US EditionIndiana Pacers rally to eliminate top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers and advance to Eastern Conference Finals
- On May 11, 2025, in Indianapolis, the Indiana Pacers secured a commanding 129-109 victory over the No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers, taking a 3-1 advantage in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
- The Pacers built this win after an embarrassing 22-point home loss two days earlier and benefited from Donovan Mitchell sitting out the second half due to an ankle injury.
- Indiana dominated early with an 80-39 halftime lead, tying the largest halftime margin in NBA playoff history, while three players scored 20 or more points despite losing Bennedict Mathurin to an early ejection.
- Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said, “We haven't done anything yet,” reflecting a determined mindset to continue fighting, while Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson described the game as “complete domination by them.”
- Game 5 will take place in Cleveland on Tuesday, where the Pacers have the chance to secure their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second year in a row by defeating the Cavaliers.
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