Pacers Stun Cavaliers in Game 1, Take 1-0 Series Lead

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The game went to overtime following a wild finish in regulation that included back-to-back three-pointers in the closing seconds.

In the first quarter, the Cavaliers made only five of their 20 attempts from the field, and that included an 0-for-8 showing from three-point range, while the Pacers made 12 baskets, including three triples from Oladipo, on the way to a 33-14 lead after the first quarter.

Meeting with reporters after the emphatic victory, Oladipo in a quiet, measured voice said he wasn't surprised at how the game unfolded. So I think, next game we'll be more relaxed."Clarkson (2-of-6) said he wasn't nervous, "just thinking instead of playing. I think next game we'll be relaxed, we'll come out and we'll play a lot better".

Oladipo said Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert provided him with extra motivation, citing his offseason remark that IN should have received better talent from Oklahoma City IN return for Paul George.

"I've always said that experience is the best teacher", James said.

McMillan, it should be noted, never presented Gilbert's comments to the Pacers to try to hype them up for the series, but he acknowledged the impact they might have had as they found their way back to his team on their own. How much different a regular season game is compared to a postseason game. James did not record a point until making a free throw with 1:52 remaining in the first quarter, as he did his best to get his teammates going on the offensive end. "You could say he added fuel to the fire".

"But that was so long ago. Can't control his opinion". Led by Victor Oladipo, Indiana is tough and on a mission.

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"I have not used that type of information as bulletin board material", McMillan said. 1-10: LeBron James. The Cavs have also played better than the Pacers with their playoff rotations on the court. Following that contest, the series shifts to Indianapolis for games on Friday and Sunday night. The Cavs finished 50-32 to secure the fourth seed.

LeBron James and Kevin Love were in Cleveland's starting lineup against in to open their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series, just as everyone knew they would be. They were an even more anemic 23.5 percent from behind the arc.

"The game itself, playing the game the right way, is what we use as motivation", McMillan said. Everybody sees us. It's kind of shocking to everybody.

"They came in and they attacked us and they were aggressive".

Thunder 116, Jazz 108OKLAHOMA CITY - Paul George scored 36 points to help Oklahoma City beat Utah in Game 1 of the Western Conference series.

"I have no idea, and I really don't care", Oladipo said, pausing after "idea" for effect. The Cavs did not lead for one second the entire game and the last time IN did not lead was with 8:36 remaining IN the first quarter.

But James projected confidence looking ahead to Game 2. Tipoff is 7 p.m. "It's just a matter of us going out there and punching back". "They just played inspired basketball". We planning on winning.

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