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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.