But if the Cavaliers end up short-handed or hobbled, especially against the constantly running Pacers, Game 2 could be another nightmare for the Eastern Conference's top seed.

2. Cleveland suffocated Indiana’s high-octane offense to the tune of a mere 15 points after the first quarter. Every last Cav was swarming, defending the 3-point arc and frustrating the Pacers.

A short-handed Michigan (14-11 overall, 8-5 Big Ten) squad fell to the Spartans (15-8, 10-3), 4-2. On Saturday, two of the Wolverines’ top-ranked players, the No. 19 doubles pair senior Gavin Young ...