The Cavs led by as many as 26 points, while Indiana tried to chop the lead into bits, but failed. This Pacers team ranked third in points per game (116.8), and fifth in possessions per game (103.8), so they’re going to force their way into scoring opportunities.

The Cleveland Cavaliers came into Game 3, fully acknowledging the do-or-die nature of the contest, as all three injured players returned. Turns out that was the missing ingredient as the Cavaliers won convincingly to the tune of 126-104.

Cleveland was desperate to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole and used everything in its arsenal to slow down the high-scoring Pacers.