Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 100 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 15 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Pacers 100-99. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.