INDIANAPOLIS — The Cavaliers are coming home for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
After falling behind 3-1 in their best-of-seven playoff series by being blown out 129-109 by Indiana on Sunday, May 11, the Cavs will attempt to survive a second-round elimination game against the Pacers at Rocket Arena.
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Tipoff for Game 5 is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in downtown Cleveland.
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner defends during Game 4 of a second-round playoff series May 11, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Here is the rest of the series schedule the NBA has announced thus far:
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Game 5: Pacers at Cavs — 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, TNT
Game 6: Cavs at Pacers — time TBD, Thursday, May 15 (if necessary), ESPN
Game 7: Pacers at Cavs — time TBD, Sunday, May 18 (if necessary), TV TBD
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