G1 with the Pacers, Quicken Loans Arena was packed to capacity.
Although it was just the first round of the playoffs, Cleveland's fans were already eager.
During the opening ceremony, the cheers were overwhelming.
However, on the other side, the Pacers were equally eager to test themselves.
Despite their overall strength having declined a bit compared to two years ago, they were clearly confident in themselves.
This state of mind was quickly reflected in the start of the game.
Ellis and George took turns using pick-and-rolls to attack the Cavalier's interior, Jokic defended hard but also quickly paid his dues.
Five minutes into the game, he had already received his second personal foul and had to leave the court early.
The scale of refereeing in the playoffs changes a lot from the regular season, which can be a physical adjustment for the rookies.
Vogel clearly capitalized on this, breaking through the Cavaliers' interior.
