Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 86 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 32 | 42 | 21 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Cavaliers 116-86. Pacers torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.