Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 16 | 27 | 31 | 102 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 27 | 35 | 19 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Cavaliers 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.