Pacers Advance to Conference Finals After Defeating Cavaliers
The Indiana Pacers secured their place in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive year, following a resounding 105-114 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. With this result, the Pacers closed out the series with an impressive score of 4-1.
The Pacers, who finished fourth in the regular season, demonstrated their superiority against a Cavaliers team that, despite having had an outstanding season, were surpassed in the three games played in Cleveland.
A key moment was Haliburton’s game-winning three-pointer in the second game, as well as the Pacers’ significant lead in the fourth game.
The Indiana team, led by Tyrese Haliburton, defeated the Cavaliers, who suffered significant losses due to physical problems of key players.
The Pacers’ opponent in the final will be the winner of the series between the Celtics and the Knicks, where the New Yorkers are currently leading.
All five Pacers starters shone in the game, with all players reaching double figures in scoring. Haliburton led the attack with 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, followed by Pascal Siakam, who contributed 21 points and 8 rebounds.
Andrew Nembhard, Myles Turner, and Aaron Nesmith were also key in the victory, contributing 18, 10, and 13 points respectively.
The Pacers improved their three-point shooting efficiency in the last three quarters, while the Cavaliers struggled from beyond the arc.
Despite Donovan Mitchell’s efforts, who scored 35 points, the Cavaliers failed to keep pace with the Pacers.
Garland and Mobley also made an effort, but it wasn’t enough to counter Indiana’s offense.
The first quarter was promising for the Cavaliers, but the Pacers reacted strongly, especially in the second quarter, led by Haliburton.
The break arrived with a close score of 56-52 in favor of Indiana, with Haliburton and Mitchell standing out for their teams.
Siakam played a crucial role in the Pacers’ comeback in the third quarter, scoring the three-pointer that gave them the lead.
The Pacers dominated the Cavaliers, extending their lead with a significant run.
In the final quarter, the Cavaliers attempted a comeback, but the Pacers maintained their lead thanks to Nembhard’s performance.
