The Indiana Pacers emphatically pushed the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers to the brink of playoff elimination with a dominant 129-109 win to take a 3-1 series lead.

The Pacers entered halftime with a 41-point lead, having absolutely dominated during the opening two quarters on their home court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It was nothing short of a shellacking, as Indiana more than doubled the total points scored by the Cavs in the first half, 80–39.

Whatever the case may be, the Pacers will now need to carry on in Game 4 down one player. Indiana, however, has established a commanding lead in the first half as it looks to take a 3-1 lead in this second-round NBA playoff series.