Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
144
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 39 | 20 | 40 | 45 | 144 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 24 | 40 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Pacers 144-123. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.