Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 18 | 25 | 22 | 86 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Pacers 117-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.