Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Indiana PacersPacers
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 24 | 20 | 31 | 108 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Cavaliers downed the Pacers 108-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.