Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 25 | 35 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Pacers 125-124. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.