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Pacers Overcome 23-Point Deficit to Beat Cavaliers in Double Overtime Thriller

Indiana secures its first 50-win season since 2014 with a dramatic comeback, while Cleveland ends the regular season on a three-game losing streak.

Overview

  • The Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-118 in double overtime after rallying from a 23-point fourth-quarter deficit.
  • Tony Bradley's hook shot in double overtime gave Indiana its first lead since the opening quarter, a pivotal moment in the comeback.
  • Quenton Jackson scored 21 points, while RayJ Dennis contributed seven crucial points in the second overtime to seal the win.
  • The Pacers achieved a 50-32 record, marking their first 50-win season since 2013-14, despite missing two starters and four regular rotation players.
  • The Cavaliers, already clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference, ended the season with three consecutive losses while playing with a heavily reduced rotation.