Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 113 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 21 | 22 | 31 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Pacers 113-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.