Game 4: Cleveland Cavaliers 104 - 100 Indiana Pacers - 5 Talking Points

#4 The Pacers continue their pattern of falling behind in the first half

The Pacers' backcourt

In Game 2, the Pacers gave up a 16-1 lead to the Cavaliers, from which they never really recovered - they did run the game close, but the Cavs did not relinquish the lead. They were behind by double-digit points in Game 3 as well, but this time their comeback culminated in a win.

Game 4 was very similar to the 2 previous games in this aspect, as the Pacers again ceded significant scoring ground to LeBron's team. At the end of the first quarter, the Cavs led 30-24. They increased this lead to 60-50 by halftime, but the Pacers mounted a spirited comeback and took their first lead after 3-2 early in the 4th quarter at 83-82.

Even though they lost the game eventually, it's a recurring sign of the fight in this team's heart.