The Cavaliers are aiming to return to Cleveland tied with the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. In a virtual must-win scenario, the Cavs prevailed 126-104 in Game 3, narrowing their deficit to 2-1 in the best-of-seven,

The Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back on Friday night, defeating the Indiana Pacers by the final score of 126-104 in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series. Led by 43 points from Donovan Mitchell, the Cavaliers avoided falling into a disastrous 3-0 series hole and now trail 2-1.

It was a night to remember for Donovan Mitchell. On Friday, the former Louisville star exploded for a game-high 43 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a crucial win in their second-round playoff series.