Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Indiana PacersPacers
89
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 89 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers rolled past the Pacers 118-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.