The Pacers, who entered the night with a 2-1 series lead, jumped to a 38-23 lead after the opening quarter while holding the Cavaliers to just four made field goals in the first 12 minutes. The Pacers opened the second quarter on a 10-0 run, too, which gave them a 25-point lead.

Donovan Mitchell wasn’t with the team when they emerged from the tunnel in the second half. He’s doubtful to return with a left ankle injury. Mitchell has been playing with a calf strain all series. It flared up at the end of Game 2.

Donovan Mitchell had 43 points and nine rebounds, and the finally full-strength Cleveland Cavaliers beat Indiana 126-104 on Friday night to cut the Pacers’ lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.