Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 14 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Pacers 119-116 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.