The final quarter collapsed, was reversed by 20 points + a final kill, and the NBA s first place in the Eastern Conference fell: 0-2, 1 player 48 points

I never expected it! The Cleveland Cavaliers, the Eastern Conference team that has been advancing in the regular season and even beats the Celtics, suffered a blow in the playoffs! When they fought at home, they actually lost two consecutive games against the Pacers who seemed to be slightly inferior! What is even more regrettable is that in the game of G2, the Cavaliers were once led by 20 points. Seeing that the victory was in sight, the situation suddenly changed in the final quarter and was defeated by the Pacers! Mitchell tried his best and scored 48 points, but he could only watch the victory slip away. What exactly caused the Cavaliers to collapse so much?

Cleveland, the city that once witnessed James leading the Cavaliers to the top, is now shrouded in haze. In the first round of the playoffs, the Cavaliers were originally highly expected against the Indiana Pacers. After all, they were the first in the Eastern Conference in the regular season and had a home advantage. However, the defeat in the first game has sounded the alarm, and the life-and-death battle in G2 has put the Cavaliers in a desperate situation.

The house was leaking and the Cavaliers suffered serious injuries in this game. Garland's absence has greatly reduced the team's offensive firepower, and the successive falls of Mobley and Hunter have made the Cavaliers' inside defense even worse. On the other hand, although the Pacers lack Isaiah Jackson, the overall lineup is relatively complete, which undoubtedly creates more opportunities for them. After the start of the game, the Cavaliers showed a strong desire to win. They speed up the offensive pace and score frequently using conversions. Merrill felt hot, with a three-pointer shot, and Mitchell was even more fire-powered and contributed 12 points in a single quarter. At the end of the first quarter, the Cavaliers took a 17-point lead, and it seemed that everything was moving in a good direction.

In the second quarter, the Cavaliers continued their good form, and Struz's three-pointer and Mitchell's wonderful dunk ignited the enthusiasm of home fans. Although the Pacers tried to narrow the gap, the Cavaliers always responded in time and maintained a double-digit lead. At the end of the first half, the Cavaliers led by 11 points, Mitchell had scored 27 points, and Struz also scored 14 points.

However, the charm of basketball games lies in its unpredictability. In the third quarter, the Cavaliers once widened the score difference to 20 points, but the Pacers did not give up. They strengthened their defense and used their fast counterattack to chase points. The Cavaliers began to stagnate on the offensive end and made more mistakes. Although Merrill's three-pointer helped the team stabilize the situation, the Pacers have gradually recovered. In the last quarter of

, the Cavaliers' collapse came unexpectedly. The Pacers, led by Halliburton, set off an offensive climax. The Cavaliers' defense is full of loopholes and their offense has lost its rhythm. At the critical moment, Halliburton hit a fatal three-pointer and completed the final kill! The Cavaliers suffered a tragic reversal while leading at most 20 points and lost another game at home.

Mitchell's performance in this game was a hero. He scored 48 points in the game and almost carried the team's offensive banner with his own strength. However, basketball is a team sport and cannot win a game by the power of one person alone. Other Cavaliers players did not give Mitchell enough support, which also made him appear isolated at critical moments.

In addition to player performance, there are also some problems with the Cavaliers' tactical arrangements. Instead of effectively controlling the pace of the game while leading, they continued to play against the Pacers. Although this style of play can maintain offensive firepower, it can also leave the opponent with a chance to counterattack. In addition, the Cavaliers also lack targeting on the defensive end and failed to effectively limit the performance of core players of the Pacers such as Halliburton. The Cavaliers are currently facing a serious situation, and the total score is 0-2, which means they have lost their home advantage. In the next game, they must go all out on the road and strive to win a goal. If the Cavaliers cannot adjust their state in time to solve the existing problems, then they are likely to be eliminated in the first round.

The next game will be even more difficult for the Cavaliers. They not only have to face the Pacers' strong offensive, but also overcome the troubles caused by injuries. Mitchell needs to get more support from his teammates, and the Cavaliers also need to make tactical changes to have the opportunity to reverse the decline.

In any case, we all hope that the Cavaliers can cheer up and show their strength and style as the number one in the East. After all, the charm of a basketball game lies in its uncertainty. No one knows how the winner is. Let's cheer for the Cavaliers together and look forward to them in the next game!