Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 36 | 24 | 27 | 111 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 27 | 32 | 38 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Cavaliers 120-111. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.