Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 31 | 28 | 36 | 127 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 30 | 33 | 19 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pacers downed the Cavaliers 127-109. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.