Pacers Take 2-0 Lead Despite Mitchell's Heroics

The Cleveland Cavaliers have fallen behind 2-0 in their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Indiana Pacers, despite Donovan Mitchell's historic scoring. After breaking Michael Jordan's record for eight straight 30+ point playoff series openers, Mitchell tallied 48 points in Game 2 but suffered a painful late-game fall. The Cavaliers missed Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and De'Andre Hunter due to injuries, leaving them short-handed as Tyrese Haliburton hit a game-winning three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left, securing Indiana's 120-119 comeback victory. Cleveland had led by seven points in the final minute before the Pacers scored the last eight points and seized home-court advantage. The Pacers now hold a 2-0 road lead in a playoff series for the first time since 1994. The Cavaliers must overcome significant injuries and regroup as the series shifts to Indiana.