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Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 27 24 29 24 104
Indiana PacersPacers 30 29 29 29 117

After Action Report

The Pacers handled the Cavaliers 117-104. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 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.