Shortly after the final buzzer, Mitchell was seen having words with Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, who went off for 31 points and eight assists to lead Indiana to the victory. The two superstars exchanged pleasantries after the game as they commended each other for a hard-fought series.

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.

The Indiana Pacers are going back to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second year in a row. On May 13, Indiana defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5, 114-105. Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 31 points,