Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
88
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 102 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Pacers 102-88. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.