Like three of the four Game 1 road wins, Indiana's triumph was marked by aberrant 3-point shooting. The Pacers went 19-of-36 (53%) beyond the arc, while the Cavaliers -- who ranked second in 3-point percentage during the regular season -- shot 9-of-38 (24%).

The Thunder, in what became clear from the jump, had no interest in sharing company in these NBA Playoffs with the beleaguered beasts of the East.

The Celtics are taking lessons from the Cavs’ catastrophic loss to the Pacers ahead of their own “must-win” Game 2 vs. the Knicks.