Scott Agness: All 3 injured players returned and contributed as the Cavs led the entire way, outworked the Pacers and owned the paint. Pacers lose 126-104 with the series now 2-1. Mitchell scored 43. Mathurin led IND with 23. Just 4/5a from Haliburton. Next: G4 Sunday.
Source: x.com
Source: x.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs lead the Pacers 97-79 after three quarters. Indiana played much better in that quarter and the Cavs didn’t play the 3-2 zone with the same group as the first half.
Donovan Mitchell leads all scorers with 27 points. Allen and Strus both have 17 while Mobley has 16. Big 12 – 9:46 PM
#Cavs lead the Pacers 97-79 after three quarters. Indiana played much better in that quarter and the Cavs didn’t play the 3-2 zone with the same group as the first half.
Donovan Mitchell leads all scorers with 27 points. Allen and Strus both have 17 while Mobley has 16. Big 12 – 9:46 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs lead the Pacers 66-45 at halftime. Cavs played zone defense for a majority of the second quarter and Indiana had no idea what to do against it. Cleveland outscored the Pacers 34-13 in the second.
Donovan Mitchell leads all scorers with 17 points. Max Strus is a plus-29 in – 8:53 PM
#Cavs lead the Pacers 66-45 at halftime. Cavs played zone defense for a majority of the second quarter and Indiana had no idea what to do against it. Cleveland outscored the Pacers 34-13 in the second.
Donovan Mitchell leads all scorers with 17 points. Max Strus is a plus-29 in – 8:53 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are the first two to check out tonight. This is usually the spot Donovan Mitchell checks out. – 7:56 PM
Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are the first two to check out tonight. This is usually the spot Donovan Mitchell checks out. – 7:56 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Holy shit what a finish by Donovan Mitchell. My god that was incredible. – 7:56 PM
Holy shit what a finish by Donovan Mitchell. My god that was incredible. – 7:56 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell takes and makes his first 3-pointer of the night to put the #Cavs up 16-4. They need him to connect on a few of those in this one. – 7:55 PM
Donovan Mitchell takes and makes his first 3-pointer of the night to put the #Cavs up 16-4. They need him to connect on a few of those in this one. – 7:55 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Donovan Mitchell didn’t expect to fall in love with Cleveland.
“It feels like home. That’s my biggest thing. Basketball is going to be basketball. But you spend most of your time there and I feel like it’s home. It feels safe. I feel like I’m at peace.”
foxsports.com/stories/nba/do… – 12:43 PM
Donovan Mitchell didn’t expect to fall in love with Cleveland.
“It feels like home. That’s my biggest thing. Basketball is going to be basketball. But you spend most of your time there and I feel like it’s home. It feels safe. I feel like I’m at peace.”
foxsports.com/stories/nba/do… – 12:43 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Exclusive with Donovan Mitchell:
“It’s been one of the best seasons of my life,” he told FOX Sports.
On him fighting to keep the Cavaliers’ season alive:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/do… – 10:00 PM
Exclusive with Donovan Mitchell:
“It’s been one of the best seasons of my life,” he told FOX Sports.
On him fighting to keep the Cavaliers’ season alive:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/do… – 10:00 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The NBA’s Last 2 Minute Report from Game 2 between the #Cavs and the Pacers has been released.
There were three incorrect no calls, two lane violations on Indiana free throws that resulted in offensive rebounds and an uncalled Defensive 3 Seconds on Donovan Mitchell. pic.x.com/JmZZDt1TSX – 6:54 PM
The NBA’s Last 2 Minute Report from Game 2 between the #Cavs and the Pacers has been released.
There were three incorrect no calls, two lane violations on Indiana free throws that resulted in offensive rebounds and an uncalled Defensive 3 Seconds on Donovan Mitchell. pic.x.com/JmZZDt1TSX – 6:54 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Nobody is blameless for an inexcusable final minute that wasted a legendary playoff game by Donovan Mitchell when the #Cavs needed it most.
On what went wrong for the Cavs, Mitchell’s game and one non-4th quarter play that really sticks out. open.substack.com/pub/theinsides… pic.x.com/OTho0DgFnb – 9:45 AM
Nobody is blameless for an inexcusable final minute that wasted a legendary playoff game by Donovan Mitchell when the #Cavs needed it most.
On what went wrong for the Cavs, Mitchell’s game and one non-4th quarter play that really sticks out. open.substack.com/pub/theinsides… pic.x.com/OTho0DgFnb – 9:45 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🤯 Donovan Mitchell tried to warn Cavs fans, but Tyrese Haliburton punished them with a game-winning three! pic.x.com/TNnSgrxopy – 1:49 AM
🤯 Donovan Mitchell tried to warn Cavs fans, but Tyrese Haliburton punished them with a game-winning three! pic.x.com/TNnSgrxopy – 1:49 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Donovan Mitchell moved from No. 107 to No. 98 in playoff scoring, passing Dave Cowens, George Mikan, Rajon Rondo, Terry Cummings, Tom Chambers, Alex English, Andre Iguodala, Sam Cassell and Khris Middleton.
Some big names there! – 1:13 AM
Donovan Mitchell moved from No. 107 to No. 98 in playoff scoring, passing Dave Cowens, George Mikan, Rajon Rondo, Terry Cummings, Tom Chambers, Alex English, Andre Iguodala, Sam Cassell and Khris Middleton.
Some big names there! – 1:13 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
It was the stuff of legend. #Cavs Donovan Mitchell, playing through a minor calf strain & cramping, with a city & franchise on his shoulders. Tuesday was his latest playoff masterpiece — until it got smudged in 57 seconds, with a soul-snatching dagger.
cleveland.com/cavs/2025/05/d… – 11:24 PM
It was the stuff of legend. #Cavs Donovan Mitchell, playing through a minor calf strain & cramping, with a city & franchise on his shoulders. Tuesday was his latest playoff masterpiece — until it got smudged in 57 seconds, with a soul-snatching dagger.
cleveland.com/cavs/2025/05/d… – 11:24 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Pacers vs. Cavaliers Game 2: Haliburton step-back game winner completes comeback, Indiana up 2-0
Donovan Mitchell understood the assignment and scored 48, but when he wore down in the fourth his teammates shot 3-of-12 and the Cavs are in trouble.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/pacer… – 11:07 PM
Pacers vs. Cavaliers Game 2: Haliburton step-back game winner completes comeback, Indiana up 2-0
Donovan Mitchell understood the assignment and scored 48, but when he wore down in the fourth his teammates shot 3-of-12 and the Cavs are in trouble.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/pacer… – 11:07 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The #Cavs had a Game 2 win in their hands and fumbled away Donovan Mitchell’s superstar performance.
“I would say collectively, we ran out of gas,” Kenny Atkinson said.
open.substack.com/pub/theinsides… pic.x.com/HX9nfcXtbz – 11:06 PM
The #Cavs had a Game 2 win in their hands and fumbled away Donovan Mitchell’s superstar performance.
“I would say collectively, we ran out of gas,” Kenny Atkinson said.
open.substack.com/pub/theinsides… pic.x.com/HX9nfcXtbz – 11:06 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell on the last offensive rebound the Pacers grabbed that led to the Haliburton shot: “I should’ve grabbed it. That’s on me.” – 11:04 PM
Donovan Mitchell on the last offensive rebound the Pacers grabbed that led to the Haliburton shot: “I should’ve grabbed it. That’s on me.” – 11:04 PM
More on this storyline
Talkin’ NBA: Donovan Mitchell through the first 3 games of the Cavs/Pacers series: Gm 3 – 43 points Gm 2 – 48 points Gm 1 – 33 points 41.3 PPG -via Bluesky / May 9, 2025
Danny Cunningham: #Cavs with a very impressive 126-104 win with their backs against the wall in Indiana. Donovan Mitchell was spectacular, finishing with 43 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Evan Mobley was very impactful in his return from an ankle injury and the Cavs officially have hope. -via x.com / May 9, 2025
“The city of Cleveland has really won me over,” Mitchell told FOX Sports. “I really enjoy being there. It feels like home. That’s my biggest thing. Basketball is going to be basketball. But you spend most of your time there and I feel like it’s home. It feels safe. I feel like I’m at peace. And that’s truly one of the biggest things for me.” -via FoxSports.com / May 8, 2025