Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 113 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Pacers 113-112. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.