The Indiana Pacers took a 2-0 series lead after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-119 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Tuesday.

Tyrese Haliburton hit the game-winning 3-pointer with one second remaining as the Pacers — who were down as many as 20 points — came back to clinch the win.

Game 3 is set to take place on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series at the Target Center on Tuesday.

Steph Curry was sidelined by a hamstring strain early in the second quarter, which saw strong performances from Warriors’ Jimmy Butler (20 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists), Buddy Hield (24 points on 5-for-8 shooting from 3-point range), and Draymond Green (who had four first-half 3s on his way to 18 points).

Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday in Minnesota.

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