Donovan Mitchell dropped 48 points in a must-win Game 2, but the Cleveland Cavaliers still collapsed late, blowing a 20-point lead and losing 120-119 to the Indiana Pacers. Despite Mitchell’s electric drives and sheer will to carry a depleted Cavs squad, fans and analysts took issue with his decision-making down the stretch — particularly his over-dribbling and reluctance to pass during crunch time.
The Cavs were missing Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and De’Andre Hunter, but still built a commanding lead until the offense stalled. Tyrese Haliburton, despite a wrist injury, hit the game-winner for Indiana in the final seconds, pushing the Pacers to a 2-0 series lead. Mitchell, who made just one three-pointer all night, drew contact repeatedly but couldn’t close the door, shooting 1 for 7 at 14.3%.
As the series heads to Indiana, the Cavaliers face a daunting task ahead, and Mitchell faces the heat for a heroic performance that ended in heartbreak.
(This is a building story…)
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