Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 126 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 126-106. Pacers' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.