Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
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Indiana PacersPacers
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 101 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 35 | 28 | 17 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Cavaliers 112-101. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.