Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 92 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Cavaliers 92-90. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.