Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
away
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Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 38 | 19 | 26 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Pacers 120-117. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.