Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
117
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 39 | 29 | 24 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Pacers 120-117. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.