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Pacers rally from 23-point deficit in 4th quarter to defeat Cavaliers 126-118 in double overtime
Cleveland sat out nine of its regular rotation players.
Cleveland sat out nine of its regular rotation players.
As the No. 1 seed, Cleveland's first playoff game is not expected to be until April 20.
Coach Kenny Atkinson rested four of his five starters because the Cavs had already clinched the No. 1 seed in the East.
It's the fourth time in franchise history the team is heading to the playoffs with the conference's best record.
Mitchell has only missed four games this season because of injuries.
Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell bought tickets for Sowden and his family to Sunday's game.
The Cleveland Cavaliers held their annual Autism Awareness night on Sunday
The Cavaliers host Chicago on Tuesday night.
The Cavaliers have a five-game lead for the top seed in the Eastern Conference with six games remaining.
In total, this will bring the partnership to 55 years.
