Pacers Head Home with Momentum for Game 3 vs. Cavaliers

With a thrilling Game 2 victory in the rearview, the Indiana Pacers return home Friday night for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tyrese Haliburton’s last-minute heroics helped lift Indiana to a 120-119 win in Cleveland, and now the Pacers lead the series 2-0.

Indiana has been red-hot, winning eight of their last ten and averaging nearly 119 points per contest over that stretch. Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 9.2 assists, while Aaron Nesmith has contributed 14.6 points per game over the last ten matchups. Myles Turner continues to anchor the paint and add scoring.

Cleveland will try to bounce back behind Donovan Mitchell, who poured in 48 in Game 2. The Cavs are dealing with key injuries to Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De’Andre Hunter. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.