Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 26 | 43 | 30 | 123 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Pacers 123-114. Cavaliers torched the Pacers on the offensive end. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.