Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 34 | 31 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers buried the Pacers 124-98. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.