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On May 10, 2025, during the NBA playoffs Eastern Conference semifinals, the Indiana Pacers hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 3. The Cavaliers were facing a do-or-die situation, trailing 0-2 in the series, and this game represented their last chance to stay alive. A loss would leave them with a very slim chance to make a comeback. The Cavaliers saw the return of key players: Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Hunter, with their starting lineup consisting of Garland, Mitchell, Strus, Mobley, and Allen. On the other side, the Pacers started Tyrese Haliburton, Nembhard, Hield, Smith, and Siakam.\
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In the first quarter, Strus got off to a hot start, scoring 8 points early, while Allen dunked, and Mobley made 1 out of 2 free throws, helping the Cavaliers to an early 11-0 lead. Turner was solid at the line, making 4 out of 4 free throws, and then Allen and Mitchell added 5 points together. This gave the Cavaliers a 12-point advantage. Turner hit 2 out of 3 free throws and a three-pointer, but Mitchell, Allen, and Garland quickly responded, pushing the lead to 15 points. Turner, Toppen, and Mathurin went on a 10-0 run, cutting the deficit to just 5 points. Mobley answered back with 7 points of his own, and Haliburton, Mathurin, Nembhard, and Sheppard contributed 12 points collectively, bringing the Pacers back to tie the game. At the end of the first quarter, both teams were tied at 32-32.\
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The second quarter saw Mitchell and Hunter score for the Cavaliers, but Mathurin and Siakam kept the Pacers in it as they continued to score. The game was tied again at 36-36. Mobley, Strus, and Hunter then helped the Cavaliers extend the lead to 6 points. Nembhard scored a putback, but Mitchell, Garland, and Allen then led the charge, scoring 9 points in a row, giving the Cavaliers a 13-point lead. After a timeout, Allen hit 2 out of 2 free throws, and the lead ballooned to 15 points. Toppen's float shot was answered by Mitchell, Allen, and Strus, pushing the lead to 21 points. Siakam and Mathurin fought back to narrow the gap to 16, but then Mitchell and Merrill added more points, extending the Cavaliers’ advantage back to 21. At halftime, Cleveland led 66-45.\
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In the third quarter, Mitchell hit a three-pointer, pushing the Cavaliers’ lead to 24 points. Siakam scored 4 quick points, but Mobley and Allen responded, and the lead remained at 24. Nembhard, Turner, and Haliburton each scored, but Strus and Mitchell quickly responded, maintaining the lead at 22 points. Nembhard then scored 7 straight points, trimming the lead to 15 points. However, Mitchell, Hunter, and Allen restored the 24-point cushion. McConnell and Mathurin worked to cut the lead to 16, but Mobley, Hunter, and Mitchell kept the pressure on, with Mathurin and McConnell keeping the Pacers in the fight. By the end of the third quarter, Cleveland led 97-79.\
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In the final quarter, Siakam scored 7 straight points, and Garland added 5 more, with Allen finishing a layup. The Cavaliers led by 18. McConnell scored 4 points in a row, and Siakam hit a three-pointer, reducing the deficit to 11. But after a timeout, Mitchell responded with a mid-range shot, while Mathurin answered with a layup, keeping the gap at 11. Mitchell and Strus then hit consecutive three-pointers, pushing the lead back to 17. After another timeout, Turner made 1 out of 2 free throws, but Mitchell then scored 8 straight points, with Mobley hitting 2 out of 2 free throws, pushing the lead to 26. With just over 4 minutes left, the outcome was no longer in doubt, and Cleveland held on for a 126-104 victory.\
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Mitchell finished with 43 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 14 for 29 from the field (including 5 for 12 from three-point range). Strus added 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists on 8 of 12 shooting (including 4 of 8 from deep), setting a new career-high for playoff points in back-to-back games. Mobley had an impressive all-around performance, finishing with 18 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks, while Allen contributed 19 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks. Garland chipped in 10 points and 3 assists, and Hunter scored 8 points with 5 rebounds.\
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For the Pacers, Haliburton struggled, shooting just 2 for 8 and finishing with 4 points and 5 assists, but no rebounds. Siakam scored 18 points with 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Mathurin had a career-high 23 points on 6 of 11 shooting, including 3 for 8 from three. Turner contributed 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 blocks, and McConnell posted 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.\
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With the win, the Cavaliers pulled the series back to 1-2, and based on their improved performance in Game 3 with a full-strength roster, they have a good chance of evening up the series in Game 4. The suspense in this series has been reignited.\"
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