Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Indiana PacersPacers
98
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 27 | 19 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Pacers 115-98. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.