The Cavaliers are trying to defeat the powerful Pacer attack
Lorenzo Reyes of USA Today Sports will analyze the second matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers.
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The Indiana Pacers lead 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Semi-Final Series with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Mylar Turner and the Pacers built a dominant performance in a 129-109 win over the Cavaliers on Sunday night.
Turner had 20 points and 7 rebounds for Indiana. Pascal Siakam finished with 21 points and six rebounds.
Darius Garland scored 21 points and six assists in the Cavaliers’ loss. Donovan Mitchell did not play in the second half due to an ankle injury reported. His status in Game 5 is uncertain.
Tensions were high between the two teams in the first quarter, featuring interactions between Pacers guard Benedict Maturin and Cavaliers forward DeAndre Hunter. Mathurin was given a Flagrant 2 foul to hit the hunter and was kicked out of the game.
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The Pacers had three players with over 20 points throughout the first three-quarters of play. Pascal Siakam had 21 points and six rebounds. Miles Turner and Obi Toppin each scored 20 points.
Darius Garland scored 21 points for Cleveland.
Donovan Mitchell didn’t score in the third quarter and returned to the locker room during the period. Mitchell reportedly dealt with an ankle injury and was listed as suspicious of returning to the game.
The Pacers continued to overwhelm the Cavaliers throughout the first half, finishing with a 19-2 scoring run to close the second quarter. The Cavs didn’t lead the first half.
Indiana successfully made it from the 3-point line, finishing the first half with 60% after shooting 50-30.
The Cavaliers struggled from long range and shot 19-5 (26.3%).
Miles Turner scored a game-high 18 points in the first half. He shot 11-7 from the field, including 4-4 from the 3-point line.
Obitopin was 13 points away from the Pacers’ bench. Donovan Mitchell scored 12 points for the Cavaliers.
The Pacers built a solid lead during the opening period after leading by 19 points in the game against the Cavaliers.
Things got chippy in the first quarter, with the Pacers moving DeAndre Hunter forward with Benedict Matlin and the Cavaliers at the center of the exchange.
Mathurin was given a terrible two foul to hit the hunter with “closed fist”. Mathurin was kicked out of the game.
The Hunter retaliated with his entry into Mattrin. Miles Turner also recently intervened, pushing the Hunter. Both Turner and Hunter were given the skill.
What time is the Cavaliers vs. Pacer Game 4?
Game 4 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers will win a chip at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis on Sunday at 8pm.
How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pacer Game 4 4: TV, Stream
- time: 8. pm
- position: Gainbridge Field House (Indianapolis)
- tv set: TNT, trutv
- stream: fubo, Max
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Cavaliers vs. Pacers NBA Playoff Schedule, Results
(Pacers Lead Series, 2-1)
- Game 1: Pacers 121, Cavaliers 112
- Game 2: Pacers 120, Cavaliers 119
- Game 3: Cavaliers 126, Pacers 104
- Game 4: Pacers’ Cavaliers | Sunday, May 11th | 8pm | TNT, TRUTV, MAX, SLING TV
- Game 5: Cavaliers’ Pacers | Tuesday, May 13th | TBD | tnt, trutv, max, sling tv*
- Game 6: Pacers’ Cavaliers | Thursday, May 15th | TBD | espn, fubo*
- Game 7: Cavaliers’ Pacers | Sunday, May 18th | TBD | tbd*