US EditionPacers vs. Cavs: Who has the edge in the Eastern Conference semifinals?
- The Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers will begin their Eastern Conference Semifinals best-of-seven series on May 4 at Rocket Arena, with Cleveland holding home court advantage.
- This matchup follows Cleveland’s dominant first-round sweep of Miami, while Indiana overcame Milwaukee in five games and won the regular-season series 3-1 against Cleveland.
- Cleveland features high offensive efficiency led by Donovan Mitchell averaging 24 points and five assists, whereas Indiana relies heavily on Tyrese Haliburton, the third highest assist provider at 9.2 per game.
- The Cavaliers entered the postseason with an offensive rating of 136.2 and held the second-best defensive ranking through the first round, while the Pacers made significant defensive progress, moving from 24th to 14th place; Mitchell emphasized the importance of being prepared and focused from the very start of the series.
- The series outcome may hinge on Indiana’s playoff experience and Cleveland’s depth, with Pacers expected to steal one or two games despite the Cavs’ statistical advantages.
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Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell Lays Out Approach to Beat Pacers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing for their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Rick Carlisle’s team was an Eastern Conference Finalist last season.As such, the Cavaliers have their work cut out for them. The Cavaliers are expected to win their series against Indiana. However, the Pacers’ postseason experience means they can’t be taken lightly. Donovan Mitchell recently broke down the approach his team must take…
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FOX 8 News in the Morning gives sneak peek at Cavs as playoff energy builds!
CLEVELAND (WJW) -- FOX 8 News in the Morning got a sneak peek at all things Cavs as playoff excitement builds ahead of Sunday's tip-off against the Indiana Pacers. The FOX 8 crew took the show on the road to Rocket Arena. You can check out some of the highlights and what fans can look forward to below: WJW photoWJW photoWJW photoWJW photoWJW photoWJW photoWJW photoWJW photo How fans fuel the Cavs: The team is celebrating after 143 sold-out games…
Why the Pacers’ 3-1 regular season record against the Cavs means absolutely nothing now: Ashley Bastock
Despite playing four times in the regular season, injuries and roster changes mean Game 1 at Rocket Arena will be the first matchup with both teams at full strength.
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