Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 38 | 25 | 33 | 26 | 122 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 20 | 26 | 20 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Pacers blew the doors off the Cavaliers 122-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · 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.