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.