Pacers can end Cavs NBA playoff series at home

Driving the news: After claiming homecourt advantage in Game 1 and capping a stunning Game 2 comeback with another Tyrese Haliburton game-winner, Indiana can send the Cavs back to Cleveland for good with wins tonight and Sunday.

The intrigue: The Pacers are 8-0 all-time in best-of-seven series after winning the first two games.

What they're saying: "The series isn't over ... this is a team who is the No. 1 seed for a reason," Haliburton said Thursday. "We're going to see a desperate team. A team that's coming in here to win two games."

• "We love playing at home. We love being in front of our fans. But we know we still gotta get everything tight and be prepared to approach Game 3 the right way."

💭 Justin's thought bubble: As a Central Indiana-based Cavs supporter, I'm holding the biggest L this week. But losing has rarely had this many fun moments.

• The energy in this series reminds me of the late '90s/early 2000s playoffs that made me a fan in the first place, right down to the iconic taunts.

What's next: Game 3 is 7:30pm Friday on ESPN and Fubo. Tickets start around $150.

• Game 4 is 8pm Sunday on TNT and Max. Tickets start around $140.

Fun fact: Game 3 will be a "Gold Out," and all fans in attendance will get a gold "Boom Baby!" T-shirt.

How to listen: 93.5/107.5 The Fan.