⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Pacers stayed within a few baskets of the pace we expected all game.
Where it moved
▲ IND better than we expected
+6Q126-19
0Q221-20
-3Q322-23
-5Q413-18
▼ CLE better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 6 points better than our numbers for the Pacers.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Pacers won, and why the Cavaliers did not.
From the game
Could not get to the line, thirteen free throws to their 28
Key battles
5Steals10
12Free throws made21
24Points off turnovers14
4Blocks2
📊The numbers
| IND | CLE | |
|---|---|---|
| 45% | Shooting from the field | 42% |
| 6 | Threes made | 5 |
| 46% | Three-point accuracy | 45% |
| 12 | Free throws made | 21 |
| 41 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 5 | Offensive rebounds | 6 |
| 20 | Assists | 20 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 24 | Points off turnovers | 14 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 5 | Steals | 10 |
| 4 | Blocks | 2 |
