Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 29 | 20 | 29 | 106 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Pacers 106-102. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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.