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How the Pacers pulled off another unlikely clutch playoff win

  • The Indiana Pacers overcame the favored Cleveland Cavaliers with a 120-119 victory on Tuesday, securing a 2-0 advantage in their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup.
  • Cleveland was without three important players, including starters Evan Mobley, who was sidelined with a left ankle injury, and All-Star guard Darius Garland, who was absent for his fourth consecutive playoff contest.
  • Tyrese Haliburton tallied 19 points and nailed a crucial three-pointer with just 1.1 seconds remaining, capping an 8-point scoring run by the Pacers in the last 48 seconds that followed Andrew Nembhard’s steal.
  • Donovan Mitchell topped Cleveland’s scoring with 48 points, while Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner each contributed 23 for the Pacers. Haliburton added 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting, along with collecting nine boards and dishing out four assists.
  • The Pacers achieved their first road sweep in a playoff series since 1994, signaling a strong start despite trailing by as many as 20 points during the game.
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