The Cleveland Cavaliers stormed back into playoff contention Friday night, overwhelming the Indiana Pacers 126-104 in a critical Game 3 showdown. Donovan Mitchell once again played the hero role, continuing his scorching offensive streak that has become the defining storyline of this Eastern Conference battle.

So, here are 26 thoughts for the Cavs’ largest lead (26 points) from Game 3 against the Pacers, beyond the heralded return of Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and De’Andre Hunter from injury. 1. There are Myles Garrett,

The Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back on Friday night, defeating the Indiana Pacers by the final score of 126-104 in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series. Led by 43 points from Donovan Mitchell, the Cavaliers avoided falling into a disastrous 3-0 series hole and now trail 2-1.