Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 37 | 31 | 28 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 29 | 36 | 27 | 128 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers survived the Pacers 128-125. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.