Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson refused to blame officials for what the NBA said were three incorrect no-calls in the final minute — including one that led to Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning 3-pointer

The Cavs sent three calls to the league after their Game 1 loss. Before Game 2, Kenny Atkinson went on a seven-minute rant about playoff physicality.

The 120-119 loss in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday didn’t feel like a collapse. It felt like a slow leak until the Pacers seized what the Cavs could no longer sustain.