Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 28 | 19 | 22 | 101 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 34 | 26 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pacers took care of the Cavaliers 120-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
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.