US EditionPacers vs. Cavs: Who has the edge in the Eastern Conference semifinals?
- The Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers began their 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals series on May 4 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
- The Cavaliers secured the top seed with a 64-18 record, while the Pacers earned the fourth seed after a franchise record-breaking season and upset of the Bucks.
- Cleveland boasts the league’s best offense with a 136.2 postseason offensive rating and three All-Stars including Donovan Mitchell, who averages 24 points and 5 assists per game.
- Mitchell acknowledged the Pacers’ playoff experience and noted the significant role of Tyrese Haliburton, who ranks third in the league with an average of 9.2 assists per game, emphasizing that his team must be fully prepared from the very start of the series.
- While Cleveland is favored to advance, analysts expect Indiana’s five-out style and playoff experience to make the series competitive and likely force the Cavs to drop at least one game.
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