Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
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Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
119
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 33 | 27 | 21 | 101 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 30 | 34 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pacers downed the Cavaliers 119-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.