Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 29 | 21 | 33 | 106 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 31 | 16 | 33 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Pacers 106-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.