Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Cavaliers 99-96. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.