Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Game 2: What We Learned

Apr 17, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) and guard Iman Shumpert (4) react to a call as Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) complains from the floor during the second half in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 117-111. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 17, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) and Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) go for a loose ball during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Kevin Love is at his best when he’s attacking the basket.

Love finished with 27 points, on 6 of 7 shooting, and 11 boards. He did nearly all of his damage in the paint.

Love scored 6 points in the paint. More impressively he went to the line 12 times making all of his free-throws. Love also had a stint in the third quarter where he rattle off 10 points in a row by himself. He showed all the moves, and his continued involvement in the offense will be key for the Cavaliers for the remainder of the playoffs.

Love had his way with Lance Stephenson in the post. That is a match-up that the Cavs will continue to seek out.

The Pacers don’t have the personnel to match-up with Love in the post. The Cavs need to exploit this.