Cleveland Cavaliers: Lessons from a huge three-point Game 2 victory

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CLEVELAND, OH – APRIL 18: LeBron James runs back on defense after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 18, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

The Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from a tough loss with a 100-97 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2.

The Cleveland Cavaliers jumped on the Pacers early as they opened up the game with an early 18 point lead in the first quarter. Indiana fought was and were an open Victor Oladipo three away from tying the game and sending it into overtime.

LeBron James came out firing putting up 20 of his 46 points in the first quarter. He finished the night with 12 rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

James didn’t get much help from his teammates. Kevin Love and Kyle Korver were the only other Cavaliers to finish in double figures. Love finished with 15 points and eight boards. Korver added in 12 points on four of eight shooting from distance.

Love suffered a partially torn ligament in his thumb in the fourth quarter. The x-rays came back negative, and he is expected to be ready for Game 3 on Friday.

Here’s what we learned from the win.