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.

The Cavs trimmed the Pacers ' series lead to 2-1, avoiding the 3-0 deficit from which no NBA team has ever come back. Game 4 is 8 p.m., Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Cavs' win guarantees the series will go at least five games with Game 5 being in Cleveland.

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.