Cavaliers Secure Playoff Spot with Victory Over Pacers
In a high-scoring game, the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched a playoff berth by defeating the Indiana Pacers 129-120, despite a strong comeback from Indiana.
- Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 33 points, while Jarrett Allen added 29 points and 13 rebounds.
- The Pacers, still in the playoff hunt, nearly erased a 14-point deficit with a second-half rally.
- Cleveland's win marked their first back-to-back playoff appearances since 2018.
- Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam each scored 19 points, with Haliburton also contributing 12 assists.
- The Pacers must win their next game or hope for a Philadelphia loss to secure their playoff berth.
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