The Pacers scored 74 first half points, their highest point total in the 50 year history of the franchise. With 55% shooting, massive Myles Turner dunks, and winning ball movement and energy, the end result comes as a complete shock. With Indiana carving a hole in the Cavaliers defense in the first half, it’s a credit to the coaching staff of the Cavaliers to see the game and adjust away from what wasn’t working, like playing Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving.
Towards the end of the third quarter and the Cavs still down 20, Tyronn Lue made the decision to effectively bench the two All-Stars in favor of loading up on shooters around LeBron James.