Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Indiana PacersPacers
118
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 36 | 29 | 18 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Cavaliers 118-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- 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.