Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 25 | 29 | 16 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 31 | 36 | 17 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers downed the Cavaliers 109-97. Lineup balance gave the Pacers a clear synergy edge. Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.