Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Cavaliers 109-99. Pacers torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.