Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 99 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Cavaliers 123-99. Pacers' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.