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Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
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Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
107
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 33 29 16 24 102
Indiana PacersPacers 23 29 29 26 107

After Action Report

The Pacers snuck past the Cavaliers 107-102. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; the Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.