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The Pacers staged a remarkable comeback in Game 2, winning 120-119 when Tyrese Haliburton made a last-second 3-pointer to sink the top-seeded Cavaliers. Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner each scored 23 points for Indiana.
"They all touched the ball," Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson told reporters after practice Thursday. "They all got some reps up. But we didn't do anything live. They kind of participated in the walkthrough. Hoping for the best."
Hunter added five rebounds, extra length to Cleveland’s zone defense and a shooter the Pacers had to account for on the perimeter (even if he didn’t make any 3-pointers). Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade can guard, but defenses can relax against them.
There Cavaliers were at full strength. The Pacers were too weak. Cleveland makes it a series with Game 3 rout.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Cleveland Cavaliers’ season might be on the line in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers. Fortunately for the Cavaliers, they will be getting some much-needed reinforcements. Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De’Andre Hunter are all available to play in Game 3.
May 9, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Indiana blew out the Cavaliers, 129-109, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
It’s Tuesday, May 13, and the Indiana Pacers (50-32) and Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18) are all set to square off from Rocket Arena in Cleveland for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The Cleveland Cavaliers' backs are against the wall heading into Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, so they definitely need
Star guard Donovan Mitchell participated in shootaround at Cleveland Clinic Courts on Tuesday morning, hours ahead of his team's crucial Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers.