Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers faced a setback in Game 3 of their playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, losing 104-126 after an impressive 2-0 series lead. The Pacers started strong at their home court in Indianapolis, supported by enthusiastic fans, but quickly fell behind as the Cavaliers established a 21-point halftime lead. Despite a second-half effort that narrowed the gap to 15 points, the Pacers couldn’t sustain momentum, allowing Cleveland to dominate, particularly through Donovan Mitchell’s standout performance, where he scored 43 points.
Haliburton had a disappointing outing, scoring only four points with 25% shooting, which sparked criticism from fans who questioned his performance and labeled him as inconsistent. With only Bennedict Mathurin managing to score over 20 points, the Pacers’ overall lackluster performance led to frustration among supporters. As the series continues, the Pacers need to regroup for Game 4, where a win would allow them to regain control of the series. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers aim to leverage their recent momentum to reclaim the series advantage and pursue their championship aspirations.
