The Cavaliers made it a series on Friday night, getting a blowout win in Indiana.

Now, the Pacers need a win to keep home-court advantage, but it’s going to be tough with Cleveland’s best two-way player back on the floor.

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After missing Game 2 with a lingering ankle injury, Evan Mobley was a menace in Game 3.

The newly minted Defensive Player of the Year proved to be a game-changer, blocking three shots and adding three steals.

Mobley also helped the Cavaliers dominate the boards against the small-ball Pacers, grabbing a game-high 13 rebounds while Cleveland won the rebounding battle, 56-37.

They held the Pacers, who had been lighting it up offensively, to just 104 points, the 2nd-fewest they’ve scored during this playoff run.

His versatility on both ends allows Cleveland to play big while not giving up much offensively — something they were desperately missing in Game 2.

The Cavaliers are a different team when he’s on the floor — bettors should expect them to play more like they did in the regular season with a healthy Mobley.

The play: Cavaliers -4.5 (-110, BetMGM Sportsbook)

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Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA.