Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
88
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 87 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers survived the Cavaliers 88-87. Pacers' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Pacers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.