Overview

• Donovan Mitchell led the Cleveland Cavaliers with 43 points and nine rebounds, marking his second consecutive 40-point playoff game.
• Evan Mobley returned from injury with a standout two-way performance, contributing 18 points, 13 rebounds, three steals, and three blocks.
• Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter also rejoined the lineup, boosting the Cavaliers’ depth and defensive presence.
• Cleveland used a dominant second quarter, outscoring Indiana 34-13, to build a 21-point halftime lead they never relinquished.
• The Cavaliers' zone defense stifled Indiana’s offense, limiting Tyrese Haliburton to just four points, as Cleveland controlled the game from start to finish.