Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 13 | 120 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 23 | 21 | 31 | 10 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Pacers 120-117 in overtime. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.