Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
103
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 109 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 27 | 32 | 19 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Pacers 109-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.