Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 106 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Pacers 106-104. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.