Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 34 | 27 | 24 | 105 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 14 | 28 | 25 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Pacers 105-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.