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.