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Cavs Overcome Slow Start to Beat Pacers, Move to Brink of Top-Four Seed
Mitchell scored 23 of his 38 points after halftime, and Thomas Bryant added 14 points and 10 rebounds in his first start of the season.
- On Sunday, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers 117-108, fueled by Donovan Mitchell's 38 points and 28 points from former MVP James Harden.
- Missing nine players, including All-Star Pascal Siakam, the Pacers fell to 18-60, marking their third 60-loss season in franchise history since 1984-85.
- Pacers center Micah Potter tallied 21 points and 12 rebounds, hosting a gender reveal for his baby due in September with coach Rick Carlisle's support.
- Fourth-Place Cleveland improved to 49-29, reducing their magic number for home-court advantage in the first round to one despite resting key frontcourt players.
- The Cavaliers travel to Memphis on Monday, while the Pacers host Minnesota on Tuesday night in their next matchups.
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Donovan Mitchell scores 38 points, playoff-bound Cavaliers beat Pacers 117-108
Donovan Mitchell scored 23 of his 38 points in the second half, James Harden had 28 points and seven assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers 117-108.
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Mitchell's 38 Leads Cavaliers Past Shorthanded Pacers to Secure Playoff Edge
Key Takeaways: Donovan Mitchell tallied 38 points, with 23 coming after the interval, as the Cavaliers triumphed 117-108 over the Pacers Cleveland’s victory brought their magic number for securing home-court advantage in the first playoff round down to one Obi Toppin and Micah Potter each netted 21 points for Indiana, who lined up only nine […] The post Mitchell’s 38 Leads Cavaliers Past Shorthanded Pacers to Secure Playoff Edge appeared first o…
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