ESPN color commentator Cory Alexander suggested during the game that Johnson might be called on early in Game 4 to impose some physicality, and clogging the lane might be the best way to slow down Mitchell and win Game 4, taking a commanding 3-1 lead. Check out the All Pacers homepage for more news, analysis, and must-read articles.

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.

Donovan Mitchell joins LeBron James in elite Cleveland Cavaliers history during their Game 3 win over the Indiana Pacers.