Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 32 | 26 | 32 | 119 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Cavaliers held off the Pacers 119-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.