Mobley, Garland and Hunter return from injuries to help Cavaliers beat Pacers in Game 3
- On Friday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers returned from injuries to beat the Indiana Pacers 126-104 in Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Cavaliers entered the game down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals and decided to play Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De'Andre Hunter despite recent injuries.
- Garland had missed over two weeks due to a toe injury, Mobley sat out Game 2 with a sprained ankle, and Hunter played through a dislocated thumb, all contributing to the team's usual lineup returning.
- Mobley contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds, Garland scored 10 points while playing 25 minutes through pain, and Hunter added 8 points and 5 rebounds off the bench.
- The Cavaliers avoided a 3-0 series deficit, cutting it to 2-1 with their full-strength lineup, and will remain in Indiana for Game 4 on Sunday with questions about injured players' recovery.
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