Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 92 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 41 | 25 | 33 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 129-92. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.