The Pacers learned quickly that trying to beat the Warriors at their own game is a good way to get run out of the gym.
Say all you want about the Pacers defense, but the early assault by the Warriors that knocked the Pacers to the canvas was fueled more by poor offense and frustration.
The early minutes of the game were fast and furious and the Pacers took that action to the Dubs as the teams went back and forth quickly with shots fired within 10-15 seconds max.
But then the Pacers came up empty on nine consecutive possessions which included seven missed shots, a turnover and a pair of missed free throws.