The Cleveland Cavaliers were dealt a brutal blow on Tuesday night.
They blew a seven-point lead in the final minute of Game 2 for one of the most bizarre and heartbreaking sequences we’ve seen in years.
Now, they will travel to Indianapolis trying to dig themselves out of a 0-2 deficit.
To add insult to injury – literally – they’re without Darius Garland (toe), Evan Mobley (ankle), and De’Andre Hunter (thumb).
Even so, Tony Rizzo isn’t ready to call it quits.
Talking on ESPN Cleveland’s “The Really Big Show,” the renowned pundit claimed that he didn’t want to hear anything about pity or people feeling sorry about themselves.
“It’s not over… I’m tired of everyone feeling sorry for themselves,” Rizzo said.
"It's not over… I'm tired of everyone feeling sorry for themselves," – @TheRealTRizzo is NOT giving up on the Cavs!
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— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) May 7, 2025
While he acknowledged that the Indiana Pacers were a much tougher opponent than the Miami Heat, he thinks this series is far from over, and it will all start with winning one on the road.
Needless to say, that will be easier said than done.
The Cavs looked much better in Game 2 despite being severely undermanned and watching Donovan Mitchell struggle with his perimeter shot again.
Even so, this kind of loss is just devastating for a team’s morale.
Even if they were to get their three players back for the series, the Pacers are pretty much playing with house money right now, and it’s tough to knock down a team that’s riding so high.
They’ve now beaten the Cavs in all but one of their matchups this season.
The series is far from over, but there’s no more margin for error at this point.
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