NBA Summer League: Cavaliers vs. Pacers
The game began with both teams briefly holding their ground at the start, with the Cavaliers quickly taking a double-digit lead by scoring three consecutive three-pointers. Fryfe’s outside shooting helped the team to make a valiant effort to catch up. In the second quarter, Tomlin scored a 2+1, and the two teams engaged in fierce competition around a 10-point gap. The Cavaliers maintained their advantage from inside and out, while the Pacers fought back with continuous shots and penalties, narrowing the score to within one point. By halftime, the Cavaliers led the Pacers 63-50.
In the third quarter, the Cavaliers’ shooting percentage dropped, while the Pacers fought back hard, repeatedly attacking the内线 and frequently scoring to surge ahead to only one point away from the lead. The Cavaliers stabilized the situation with continuous shots and penalties. In the final quarter, the Pacers managed to overtake, and the Cavaliers’ strong offense launched an 11-0 run to regain a double-digit lead. However, they suddenly lost their rhythm, and the Pacers responded with a 13-2 offensive run to strongly overtake. At the critical moment, Freeman made both free throws, but Tracy McGrady missed a long three-pointer, ultimately leading to a close loss for the Cavaliers 115-116 to the Pacers.
Pacers: Dennis 26 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals; Jackson 24 points, 3 assists, 2 steals; Freeman 19 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks; Wheeler 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks; Trent 8 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Fryfe 8 points, 1 assist; Ashworth 6 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists; Cam-Jones 5 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks; Maldonado 5 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Baker 1 rebound, 1 assist
Cavaliers: Tomlin 30 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Tracy McGrady 20 points, 4 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 steals; Proctor 14 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 3 blocks; Salem Lee 10 points, 5 rebounds
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