Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 35 | 35 | 28 | 127 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 15 | 27 | 35 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Cavaliers rolled past the Pacers 127-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.