Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers downed the Pacers 119-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers steamroller is in full effect right now; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.