Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 83 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 34 | 34 | 27 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 125-83. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.