Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 22 | 32 | 19 | 100 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers squeaked past the Cavaliers 102-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.