Paul George on which team is facing more pressure, the Thunder or Cavs
Paul George weighs in on who he believes is under more pressure this postseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are in survival mode.
The 2025 NBA playoffs continue with Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the top-seeded Cavs and Indiana Pacers. The Pacers bounced back from a 126-104 loss in Game 3 to secure a dominating 129-109 victory in Game 4. The win gave Indiana a commanding 3-1 series lead, just one victory away from closing out the series.
Pascal Siakam led the Game 4 scoring for the Pacers, contributing 21 points and six rebounds, while Myles Turner and Obi Toppin combined to add a total of 40 points in the win.
The Cavs are facing a critical win-or-go-home situation, and the status of their star player, Donovan Mitchell, remains uncertain. Mitchell, who missed the second half of Game 4 due to an ankle injury, is considered a game-time decision for Game 5.
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Cleveland has found its offense in the fourth quarter and it’s a two-point game with less than six minutes left in the contest. The Cavaliers started the final frame on a 10-2 run and now trail 96-94 in a must-win game.
Indiana is 12 minutes away from the Eastern Conference finals after a stellar third quarter put it ahead of the top seed Cavaliers.
The Pacers closed the deficit before halftime and continued the momentum out of the locker room. The No. 4 seed went on a 26-5 run in the period to take a 12-point lead in the final minutes of the quarter. Tyrese Haliburton has a game-high 24 points.
Cleveland was one of the best 3-point shooting teams in the regular season at 38.3%, but the deep shot has been a major struggle Tuesday. The Cavaliers are 4-for-21 (19%) beyond the arc in the game, while Indiana is 12-for-28 (42.9%).
After trailing by as many as 19 points, Indiana has clawed back to make it a four-point game at intermission. A 27-9 run by the Pacers made it a one-point game with more than a minute left in the first quarter.
Tyrese Haliburton played a big part in closing the deficit for the Pacers, dropping 15 points in the second quarter, all of them coming from 3-point land. Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell has cooled off after his hot start with 16 points in the first 24 minutes, with 10 points from the free throw line and an 0-for-5 mark from deep.
Donovan Mitchell starts off hot with 13 points in the first quarter. Evan Mobley also had 10 points in the first 12 minutes of action.
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton had just two points, coming on free throws in the final seconds of the quarter. No Indiana player had more than six points.
What time is Cavaliers vs Pacers Game 5?
Game 5 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers will tip at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
How to watch Cavaliers vs Pacers Game 5: TV, streamTime:Â 7 p.m. ETLocation:Â Rocket Arena (Cleveland)TV:Â TNT, TruTVStream:Â Fubo, Max
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Cavaliers vs. Pacers NBA playoff schedule, results
(Pacers lead series, 3-1)
Game 1: Pacers 121, Cavaliers 112Game 2: Pacers 120, Cavaliers 119Game 3: Cavaliers 126, Pacers 104Game 4: Pacers 129, Cavaliers 109Game 5: Pacers at Cavaliers | Tuesday, May 13 | TBD | TNT, truTV, Max, Sling TV*Game 6: Cavaliers at Pacers | Thursday, May 15 | TBD | ESPN, Fubo*Game 7: Pacers at Cavaliers | Sunday, May 18 | TBD | TBD*