The Cavs were expected to push past the Pacers; a team they seemed more talented than heading into the series but find themselves on the brink of elimination.

The Cavaliers are aiming to return to Cleveland tied with the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. In a virtual must-win scenario, the Cavs prevailed 126-104 in Game 3, narrowing their deficit to 2-1 in the best-of-seven,