Donovan Mitchell took hard hit after hard hit in Game 2 and eventually poured in 48 points, nearly single-handedly lifting the Cavs to a win.

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

Donovan Mitchell scored 48 points, but the Cavaliers lost 120-119 to the Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals.