Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
116
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 25 | 33 | 34 | 125 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Cavaliers held off the Pacers 125-116. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.