Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
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Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 87 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 26 | 35 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 116-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.