Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 135 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Pacers 135-95. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.