Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 22 | 33 | 20 | 105 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Pacers 105-99. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.