Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 35 | 38 | 27 | 131 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 131-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.