Overview

• Tyrese Haliburton hit a game-winning three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left, capping a comeback from a 20-point deficit to secure a 120-119 victory for the Pacers in Game 2.
• The Pacers now lead the series 2-0, marking the first time since 1996 that the Cavaliers have lost consecutive home playoff games to start a series.
• Donovan Mitchell delivered an outstanding 48-point performance for Cleveland, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the absence of injured teammates Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and De’Andre Hunter.
• Indiana’s Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner each scored 23 points, while Haliburton contributed 19 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, along with a pivotal offensive rebound in the final seconds.
• The series shifts to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Friday, with the Pacers holding significant momentum and Cleveland facing mounting injury concerns.