Now just inventing ways to lose, the Indiana Pacers fell in perplexing fashion to the Cleveland Cavaliers, resulting in a season series sweep. The Pacers stormed back from an eight point deficit late in the fourth to take a 124-122 lead when a full court press against a dominating Darius Garland immediately imploded, setting up a putback layup from Evan Mobley to tie the game.
When Malcolm Brogdon had his ensuing drive to the basket blocked by Lamar Stevens, Jalen Smith made the decision to intentionally foul Garland with no fouls remaining and the game tied, clearing the way for Cleveland regain the lead at the line.