Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
away
Indiana PacersPacers
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 19 | 25 | 20 | 91 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 27 | 29 | 18 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers handled the Cavaliers 102-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.