Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
83
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Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
106
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 20 | 15 | 24 | 83 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 23 | 32 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers demolished the Cavaliers 106-83. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.