Hunter added five rebounds, extra length to Cleveland’s zone defense and a shooter the Pacers had to account for on the perimeter (even if he didn’t make any 3-pointers). Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade can guard, but defenses can relax against them.

Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points for a second-straight 40-point outing but this time it didn't come in defeat as the Cavaliers beat the Pacers 126-104 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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.