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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 24 36 34 28 122
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 32 16 27 37 112

After Action Report

The Pacers handled the Cavaliers 122-112. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.