Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 25 | 17 | 25 | 92 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Pacers 101-92. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.