Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Game 3: What We Learned

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Apr 20, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is guarded by Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Cleveland defeats Indiana 119-114. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

The Cleveland Cavaliers almost looked like they are just going to throw in the white towel, until King James made an incredibly heroic comeback.

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off the biggest second half comeback in NBA history to take a 3-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers led 74-49 at the half and were up 20 halfway through the third quarter.

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Then the Cavs, led by LeBron James and four bench players, completed the historic comeback. Lue kept both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love out for the entirety of the fourth quarter, and they played sparingly throughout the third also.

The Pacers are a good team, but it is hard to imagine them bouncing back from such a difficult loss like this. They are now down 3-0 in the series, and with only Paul George consistently scoring, it doesn’t look too bright for Indy. But, a win in game 4 wouldn’t be too crazy since it will be their last chance to play on their home court.

Here is what we learned from the odds defying win.