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.

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.

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.