Donovan Mitchell attacked the rim, took a mid-air bump, hung for an extra beat and spun in a layup while being fouled. Mitchell then catapulted off the floor and shrugged his brawny shoulders. On this night,

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar guard Donovan Mitchell made sure fans at Rocket Arena didn't disrespect Indiana Pacers superstar guard Tyrese Haliburton on Tuesday night. Game 2 of the second-round 2025 NBA playoff series between the Cavs and Pacers saw Mitchell make a very classy gesture Haliburton's way after Cleveland fans chanted "overrated" at the Indiana standout.

Just before halftime of Game 2 against the Pacers, with the Cavaliers ahead by 10 points, Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton was serenaded by “overrated” chants from a raucous fanbase. Except the home team’s star player wanted to hear none of that.