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The Cleveland Cavaliers had an unfortunate ending to Game 1 of the second round matchup between them and the Indiana Pacers.
Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and team lost the game in a score of 121-112 and Indiana spoiled their home-court advantage in the series.
It was looking like the Cavs were going to make a comeback in the game, taking the lead late, with 7:05 left in the fourth quarter.
Indiana would keep the pressure on and take the lead after a Tyrese Haliburton three-pointer and would never look back.
May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the second half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.© Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
It seemed as if the Pacers were unable to miss shots and finished the game with a 53% field goal percentage while shooting 52.8% from three.
Indiana also had an impressive six players score over 10 points in the game.
There were multiple injuries that grew relevant for the Cavs, including a hand injury to forward De'Andre Hunter and a lower-body injury to Evan Mobley.
Head Coach Kenny Atkinson said that Hunter dislocated his thumb in Game 1 and is questionable for Tuesday's game, according to Evan Dammarell on X.
Hunter finished the game with 11 points, four rebounds and one assist while shooting 50% from the field in 30 minutes played.
Meanwhile, Evan Mobley tweaked his ankle sometime within the Game 1 matchup and will also be labeled as questionable.
Mobley played through the injury and had a double-double, finishing with 20 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals while still shooting an impressive 69% from the field.
These injuries can be crucial for the Cavaliers as they play their second game of home-court advantage before having to travel to Indiana to play the Pacers in their house.
Game 2 will take place on Tuesday night and Cleveland could be in a must-win scenario now that they lost the first game at home.
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Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and team lost the game in a score of 121-112 and Indiana spoiled their home-court advantage in the series.
It was looking like the Cavs were going to make a comeback in the game, taking the lead late, with 7:05 left in the fourth quarter.
Indiana would keep the pressure on and take the lead after a Tyrese Haliburton three-pointer and would never look back.
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May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the second half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.© Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
It seemed as if the Pacers were unable to miss shots and finished the game with a 53% field goal percentage while shooting 52.8% from three.
Indiana also had an impressive six players score over 10 points in the game.
Kenny Atkinson labels Evan Mobley and De'Andre Hunter questionable for Game 2
There were multiple injuries that grew relevant for the Cavs, including a hand injury to forward De'Andre Hunter and a lower-body injury to Evan Mobley.
Head Coach Kenny Atkinson said that Hunter dislocated his thumb in Game 1 and is questionable for Tuesday's game, according to Evan Dammarell on X.
Hunter finished the game with 11 points, four rebounds and one assist while shooting 50% from the field in 30 minutes played.
Meanwhile, Evan Mobley tweaked his ankle sometime within the Game 1 matchup and will also be labeled as questionable.
Mobley played through the injury and had a double-double, finishing with 20 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals while still shooting an impressive 69% from the field.
These injuries can be crucial for the Cavaliers as they play their second game of home-court advantage before having to travel to Indiana to play the Pacers in their house.
Game 2 will take place on Tuesday night and Cleveland could be in a must-win scenario now that they lost the first game at home.
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