Weren’t the Cleveland Cavaliers supposed to dominate? Well, the Pacers just threw last season’s script in the shredder and wrote their own.
This wasn’t just a win — it was a statement. Trust, guts, and connection turned Indiana into giant-killers as they knocked out the #1 seed in a gut-check game.
The first half? Messy, with sloppy rotations and defense so loose it nearly floated away. Mitchell—bad ankle and all—was their one-man life raft. Classic clutch moment right there.
But here’s where it gets wild: With everything tightening, coach puts Lou back in. Result: three threes, huge saves. Betting against Lou? Not a chance, and Mark’s not shy about it either.
"He's not perfect, but he's always going to respond. You always can count on him to do that."
Meanwhile, Haliburton isn't just writing his story—he’s scribbling all over Cleveland's. Wall-to-wall aggression, big time threes, and Indiana’s first 30-point game of these playoffs to ice it.
“Exclamation point, app saying bye-bye, see y’all at church.” This one packed drama, heartbreak, and a twist worthy of binge TV. Pacers advance, Cavs collapse. That’s just wild.
Now the Pacers wait for the Knicks or Celtics. Cleveland? Back to the drawing board, with a side of soul-searching and some irresistible offseason tabloid fodder.
If you thought the regular season means anything now, better just watch the clip. This is playoff basketball — unpredictable, poetic, and ruthless.
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