Cleveland says “Not so fast!” and takes Indiana’s vibes hostage with a clutch Game 3 victory.
Just when Indiana thought the Pacers might moonwalk through the series, the Cavs hit ‘em with the old “we still got fire” special.
Cleveland took Game 3 with a gritty 114–108 win, and no, they didn’t need LeBron to do it — though a few of Donovan Mitchell’s moves might’ve summoned some ghostly GOAT echoes. The man looked like he drank three Red Bulls and had a point to prove. Spoiler: He proved it.
Darius Garland snapped out of whatever space-time loop he was stuck in during Game 2 and played like he remembered he’s built for playoffs. Meanwhile, Evan Mobley casually reminded us that he’s legally not allowed near windows because of how many shots he blocks. Defense? Real. Swagger? Activated.
The Pacers? They came out confident. Tyrese Haliburton was still delivering wild assists like a magician pulling rabbits from a headband. But the Cavs tightened up late — and when it got dicey, they hit Indiana with a barrage of threes and a whole lotta hustle.
Late in the 4th, Mitchell hit a fadeaway so clean it should’ve come with a mop. Pacers fans: stunned. Cavs bench: possessed. The win didn’t just cut Indiana’s lead — it put Cleveland back on the “could be dangerous” radar.
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Game 4 coming in hot. Will the Cavs tie it up, or will the Pacers hit Ctrl+Z and undo the chaos?