Just before halftime of Game 2 against the Pacers, with the Cavaliers ahead by 10 points, Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton was serenaded by “overrated” chants from a raucous fanbase. Except the home team’s star player wanted to hear none of that.

Donovan Mitchell, the six-time All-Star and MVP candidate, nearly carried the depleted Cavs to an improbable win.

Tyrese Haliburton made a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining and the Indiana Pacers stunned top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers 120-119 to take a 2-0 lead.

Game 2 of the second-round 2025 NBA playoff series between the Cavs and Pacers saw Mitchell make a very classy gesture Haliburton's way after Cleveland fans chanted "overrated" at the Indiana standout.

Donovan Mitchell wanted the home fans to keep it classy during Tuesday’s playoff game. Mitchell’s Cleveland Cavaliers faced Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers during Game 2 of their second-round playoff series at Rocket Arena in Cleveland,

This comes in the form of a much-anticipated matchup between Donovan Mitchell and Tyrese Haliburton, who went head-to-head on Tuesday in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Knicks have a 3-1 lead in that series. The Pacers won all three road games they played in the series. Pascal Siakam added 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Guard Andrew Nembhard had 18 points and six assists.

Haliburton has been proving doubters wrong on his playoff run, and LeBron James gave him a vote of confidence on Tuesday.