Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 113 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers rolled past the Pacers 113-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; 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. It was over by halftime.
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.