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Wed Nov 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pacers squeaked past the Cavaliers 109-105. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.