Pacers stun Cavaliers with last-second win, take 2-0 series lead

Haliburton’s clutch shot lifts Indiana as short-handed Cavs fall despite Mitchell’s 48.

Wednesday, May 7th 2025, 5:38 am

By: Nick McCauley

Credit: Associated Press

CLEVELAND, Ohio -

The Indiana Pacers continued their Cinderella run in the NBA playoffs, pulling off a last-second win over the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.

Tyrese Haliburton hit the game-winner, sealing the 2-0 series lead for Indiana as the Eastern Conference first-round matchup now shifts to Indianapolis.

Despite Donovan Mitchell pouring in 48 points for Cleveland, it wasn’t enough to overcome a depleted Cavs lineup missing Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley and standout guard Darius Garland.

Game 3 is set for Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Indiana.