INDIANAPOLIS — The leadership of Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus on the court as well as behind the scenes breathed life into the Cavaliers, enabling them to finish Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with a dominant victory instead of allowing ...

Cleveland Cavs guards Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus took the reigns of the team against the Indiana Pacers,leading to a Cavs win.

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell was in disbelief that his team was eliminated from the playoffs in Tuesday night's 114-105 Game 5 loss to the Indiana Pacers.Mitchell posted 35 points in the season-ending contest,

The Cleveland Cavaliers walked into Sunday’s Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers hoping to even the series and reclaim momentum. Instead, they limped out, both literally and figuratively, staring down a 3-1 series deficit and the very real possibility of life without Cavs superstar Donovan Mitchell,

Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland inspires his team. He references the 2016 Finals comeback. The team faces Indiana Pacers in Game 5. Donovan Mitchell's status is uncertain due to an ankle injury. Garland emphasizes resilience and desperation.

Here is how the top-seeded Cavs versus the fourth-seeded Pacers unfolded through our updates: Cavaliers playoffs: Cavs beat Pacers in Game 3 with Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus leadership on display Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle Cavs ...