Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 119 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 45 | 20 | 36 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Cavaliers 125-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.