Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
Indiana PacersPacers
126
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 22 | 25 | 38 | 17 | 126 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 12 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pacers squeaked past the Cavaliers 126-121 in overtime. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.