Donovan Mitchell fought from the environment, Evan Mobley was not a factor for long extensions, and Darius Garland spent on the evening of street clothes.
The 1st game of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals was a rare night for the Cavaliers, whom Cleveland lost to three All-Stars and Indiana Pacers. The result of 121-112 leaves the top seed to find a forward-looking way for the second game on Tuesday.
“This is a game, yes we lost the advantage of the home court, but a game,” said Mitchell, who has attracted 11 of the field from the field and has 1 out of 11 in 3 -point trials, still won 33 points. “We didn't play the best basketball. We should play better. We have to run and I have no doubt.”
After just one match of the series, there are legitimate concerns for the Cavaliers, who will put plenty of energy on Game 2 with the following two games of the series for Indianapolis.
Cleveland, the eastern conference in the normal season, won the best 64 wins, while the league dominated the league, this season is only 1-4 against Pacers.
Garland's status continues to be a great concern for Cavaliers. Point protector sprained left foot thumb kept him away from three flat playoff matches. Coach Kenny Atkinson continues to say that Garland is a daily, but Pacers soon listed officially questionable, while waiting to see the 6.7 auxiliary averages of 20.6 points in court.
“Certainly, Garland will return to it, probably later,” Indiana coach Rick Carlisle said. He said. “They are very good at what they do. They will arrange.”
Mobley (ankle) and De'andre Hunter (thumb) are also listed as suspicious, but Atkinson said it would be a “real concern” for the 2nd game.
Pacers hit 52.8 percent of the 3 -point range in the opener (19 of 36), and Andrew Nembhard, a defender guard, who burst 5 out of 6 attempts. Advanced Aaron Nesmith made 4 out of 6, and Bennict Mathurin was 3 out of 5 out of the counter.
Nembhard was responsible for overshadowing Mitchell for having a solid season so far. After performing well in 17 playoff match last season, Milwaukee Bucks and Cavaliers against six playoff match against 57.1 percent of the shooting, while an average of 16.3 points and 5.0 assists.
“Drew was just doing what Drew came to playoff time,” Indiana Point protector Tyrese Haliburton said. He said. “The Lock-in level is amazing now, and it's really the beginning of the snake for us.”
Haliburton, Nembhard and Carlisle, the key to win the first match, then leading to 36-25 by leading the crowd immediately out of the game, he said.
Cavaliers was the best 34-7 to the east in the normal season, and in the first round, Miami went 2-0 in their buildings. They were now relying on the feelings of their fans to cause the “cavalry” containing the artificial profit falling from the beams of the arena.
“We knew that this crowd would probably be the best crowd we've ever had so far.” He said. “I thought we were doing a good job while these 'cavalry' is on the road.”
Haliburton also rose with three blocks with 22 points and 13 assists, while Center Myles Turner had 13 points, 11 rebounds, three steals and two blocks.
Nembhard believes that Cleveland's Garland is in uniform or not, the defense Flex will continue.
“We didn't really look at him, 'Oh, this is our chance,” Nembhard said. “We wanted to do our best to compete. There was a good energy that we could continue to bring the rest of the series.”
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