Donovan Mitchell powered the Cleveland Cavaliers to a pivotal 126-104 win against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3, narrowing the playoff series deficit to 2-1. Five Cavs reached double figures as the team’s offense and defense clicked, leaving the Pacers scrambling. Cleveland heads home with renewed momentum and hopes to even the series.
Darius Garland’s lingering toe injury leaves his status questionable for Game 2 as the Cavaliers face the Pacers. Garland’s absence has hurt Cleveland’s offense, and they now trail the series 1-0 with other key players also uncertain. Pacers’ Isaiah Jackson is definitely out.