After a stellar first half in which the Indiana Pacers skillfully maintained a double figure lead, the Cleveland Cavaliers scored the final five of half, using that as a springboard for a game winning third quarter. Cleveland outscored Indiana 40-18 in the third quarter. The Pacers shot 55% in the first half, but after making their first four baskets of the third, the Pacers made just four of their final 19.
The Pacers managed to bring the game to within single digits in the fourth after falling behind by 19, but the third quarter deficit proved too much as the Cavs closed out the win.