Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 114 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Pacers 114-87. Cavaliers torched the Pacers on the offensive end. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.