The Pacers ran away with Game 1, 121-112, on Sunday before using a late-game run and a game-winning three from Tyrese Haliburton to steal Game 2 on Tuesday. Now, one of the top teams in the NBA heading into the playoffs must overcome a 2-0 deficit to move on to the conference finals.

Indiana hosts Cleveland in Game 3 on Friday night, but the chances for Garland to play are slim, according to ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst. Speaking on ESPN Cleveland's "5 Good Minutes With Windy" show on Thursday morning, Windhorst shared a gloomy outlook for Garland as the guard recovers from his injury.

The Cavs enter Game 3 against the Pacers battered but determined, fighting to turn the tide in a series slipping away fast.