Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Indiana PacersPacers
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 30 | 16 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Pacers 116-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.