The Cleveland Cavaliers, facing a challenging Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers, secured a decisive 126-104 victory in Game 3 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. This win cuts their series deficit to 2-1, with the Cavaliers aiming to even the series in their next matchup on Thursday.
Key Performers
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Donovan Mitchell: Led the Cavaliers with an impressive 43 points, showcasing his scoring ability from all areas of the court. He started strong, making his first five shots from beyond the arc, finishing with seven three-pointers and converting all but one of his free throw attempts.
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Darius Garland: Returned after missing two games due to a sprained left toe. He improved his performance from Game 1, scoring nine points on four-of-seven shooting from three-point range.
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Evan Mobley: Also made his return after missing Game 2 due to a sprained left ankle. Mobley recorded a double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds, including six offensive boards.
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De’Andre Hunter: Played for the first time since suffering a right thumb injury, contributing eight points off the bench as the Cavaliers extended their lead late in the third quarter.
Indiana Pacers’ Struggles
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Tyrese Haliburton: Struggled offensively, shooting just two-for-eight from the field and failing to make any three-pointers or free throws despite attempting four of each. He did contribute with five assists but also had three turnovers.
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Bennedict Mathurin: Scored 22 points, while Jalen Smith added 16 points, helping keep the game close early on.
Game Flow
The Pacers managed to stay competitive in the first half, trailing by only seven points at halftime. However, the Cavaliers quickly pulled ahead by double digits early in the third quarter, eventually leading by as much as 24 points midway through the fourth quarter.
Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff expressed confidence in Garland’s return, noting that he would play if there were no setbacks during warmups. Mobley, who had been cautious about his ankle, felt good enough to contribute significantly, stating, “Just trying not to be too aggressive. I don’t want my ankle getting worse.” Bickerstaff praised Mobley’s performance, saying, “He looked great…he didn’t show any signs of pain.”
The Cavaliers will look to build on this momentum in their next game against the Pacers.
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