Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
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Chemistry
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Indiana PacersPacers
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 98 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 28 | 27 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Cavaliers 126-98. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.