Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 27 | 20 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Pacers 103-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.