Pacers' Haliburton Injures Wrist, Leads Victory Against Cavaliers

The Indiana Pacers secured a dramatic 120-119 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals, taking a 2-0 series lead. Tyrese Haliburton played through a left wrist injury sustained in the second quarter, receiving X-rays and heavy taping but returning for the second half and ultimately hitting the game-winning three-pointer with under two seconds left. Despite missing key players, the Cavaliers held a 20-point lead in the first half, led by a 48-point performance from Donovan Mitchell, but the Pacers staged a major comeback in the closing minutes. Haliburton dismissed concerns about his injury, downplaying the Cavaliers' complaints about physicality and emphasizing his team's resilience. The Pacers now have a chance to sweep the series at home, while Haliburton's performance continues to silence critics as he averages notable points and assists in the postseason. Indiana's comeback is part of a trend of significant playoff rallies this year.