Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 28 | 27 | 18 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 40 | 29 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers handled the Pacers 113-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Pacers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.