Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Cavaliers 99-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.