The Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 on Friday. After losing both games at home, the Cavaliers try to avoid a three-game deficit with a crucial road win. The availability of Darius Garland, who missed Cleveland’s last four playoff games, could give the Cavs the boost they need to break through in the series.
Garland hit a 27-footer midway through the first quarter to give the Cavaliers a 23-8 advantage. As they have always done in the series, the Pacers remained unfazed by the lead and rallied to tie the game 32-32 after the first 12 minutes ended.
The Cavaliers got off to another scorching hot start in the second quarter. Unlike in the first, their defense finally showed up to keep the Pacers from overturning another large lead. Cleveland dominated the period 34-13 to take a 66-45 advantage at halftime.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers player stats and box score
Cleveland Cavaliers player stats and box score
Indiana Pacers player stats and box score
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