Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 34 | 17 | 31 | 107 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Cavaliers 116-107. 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. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.