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CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers are looking to rebound in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Indiana Pacers, but they might be shorthanded.
On the eve of Game 2, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson, who was recently named the NBA Coach of the Year, revealed All-Star point guard Darius Garland, All-Star forward Evan Mobley and wing De'Andre Hunter are questionable for Game 2, when the Cavaliers hope to tie the series before it turns to Indiana.
Regardless, Game 1 proved this best-of-seven playoff series will test the Cavs to a much higher degree than their first-round sweep of the Miami Heat.
Tipoff for Game 2 between the Cavs and Pacers is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, in Cleveland. Check back here for updates throughout the game.
Garland (left big toe sprain), Mobley (left ankle sprain) and Hunter (right thumb sprain) are listed as questionable for Game 2. This post will be updated when more information is available about their Game 2 statuses.
Cleveland Cavs playoffs: 'They had us in the blender': Cavaliers must figure out how to stop Indiana Pacers in Eastern Conference semifinals
The Pacers ruled out forward Isaiah Jackson (right Achilles tendon tear).
Game 2 can be watched nationally on TNT. It can be heard on the radio via WMMS (100.7-FM) and WTAM (1100
Cleveland Cavaliers playoffs: Cavs getting their physical and mental toughness tested by Pacers in postseason
The Pacers handed the Cavs their first postseason loss of 2025, winning 121-112 in Game 1 on May 4. Indiana got its elite transition offense going, shot incredibly well and the Cavs were unable to keep up.
The Pacers shot 44-of-83 from the field (53%), including 19-of-36 on 3-pointers (52.8%). The Cavs shot 45-of-98 (45.9%), including 9-of-38 on 3s (23.7%).
In the playoffs, the Cavs are 9-7 against the Pacers. The record includes Cleveland's Game 1 loss this year.
Here is a breakdown of the previous three series the two teams have shared:
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On the eve of Game 2, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson, who was recently named the NBA Coach of the Year, revealed All-Star point guard Darius Garland, All-Star forward Evan Mobley and wing De'Andre Hunter are questionable for Game 2, when the Cavaliers hope to tie the series before it turns to Indiana.
Regardless, Game 1 proved this best-of-seven playoff series will test the Cavs to a much higher degree than their first-round sweep of the Miami Heat.
Tipoff for Game 2 between the Cavs and Pacers is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, in Cleveland. Check back here for updates throughout the game.
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Cavs injury report today | Will Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, De'Andre Hunter play in Game 2 vs Pacers?
Garland (left big toe sprain), Mobley (left ankle sprain) and Hunter (right thumb sprain) are listed as questionable for Game 2. This post will be updated when more information is available about their Game 2 statuses.
Cleveland Cavs playoffs: 'They had us in the blender': Cavaliers must figure out how to stop Indiana Pacers in Eastern Conference semifinals
Pacers injury report today
The Pacers ruled out forward Isaiah Jackson (right Achilles tendon tear).
How to watch Cavs game tonight: TV channel, streaming, radio info for Game 2 vs. Pacers
Game 2 can be watched nationally on TNT. It can be heard on the radio via WMMS (100.7-FM) and WTAM (1100
Cleveland Cavaliers playoffs: Cavs getting their physical and mental toughness tested by Pacers in postseason
Pacers vs. Cavs last game
The Pacers handed the Cavs their first postseason loss of 2025, winning 121-112 in Game 1 on May 4. Indiana got its elite transition offense going, shot incredibly well and the Cavs were unable to keep up.
The Pacers shot 44-of-83 from the field (53%), including 19-of-36 on 3-pointers (52.8%). The Cavs shot 45-of-98 (45.9%), including 9-of-38 on 3s (23.7%).
What is the playoff history between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers?
In the playoffs, the Cavs are 9-7 against the Pacers. The record includes Cleveland's Game 1 loss this year.
Here is a breakdown of the previous three series the two teams have shared:
- 2018: LeBron James and the Cavs got past the Pacers in the first round, but it took seven games. The Cavs ultimately were swept 4-0 by the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.
- 2017: Coming off Cleveland's 2016 NBA title and led by James, the Cavs swept the Pacers 4-0 in the first round. The Cavs eventually lost 4-1 to the Warriors in the NBA Finals.
- 1998: The Cavs fell 3-1 to the Pacers in Round 1. The Pacers were eventually eliminated by the Chicago Bulls in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Michael Jordan and the Bulls then beat the Utah Jazz 4-2 in the NBA Finals.
Cavs playoff schedule: Eastern Conference semifinals vs. Pacers
- Game 1: Pacers 121, Cavs 112 |Recap|Column|Story
- Game 2: Pacers at Cavs — 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, TNT
- Game 3: Cavs at Pacers — 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, ESPN
- Game 4: Cavs at Pacers — 8 p.m. Sunday, May 11, TNT
- Game 5: Pacers at Cavs — time TBD, Tuesday, May 13 (if necessary), 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
NBA playoff bracket: Eastern Conference first round
- No. 1 seed Cavaliers vs. No. 8 seed Miami Heat (Cleveland won series 4-0)
- No. 2 seed Boston Celtics vs. No. 7 seed Orlando Magic (Boston won series 4-1)
- No. 3 seed New York Knicks vs. No. 6 seed Detroit Pistons (New York won series 4-2)
- No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers vs. No. 5 seed Milwaukee Bucks (Indiana won series 4-1)
NBA playoff bracket: Eastern Conference second round
- No. 1 seed Cavaliers vs. No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers (Cleveland trails series 1-0)
- No. 2 seed Boston Celtics vs. No. 3 seed New York Knicks (New York lead series 1-0)
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Cavaliers play tonight vs Indiana Pacers Game 2 NBA playoffs
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