🏀 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers – Game 1 Recap
Final Score: Pacers 121, Cavaliers 112
Series Status: Pacers lead 1-0
Next Game: Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00 PM ET (ESPN.com)
🔑 Game Highlights
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Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 22 points, 13 assists, and 3 blocks. His pivotal 3-pointer in the fourth quarter sparked a decisive 15-4 run. (ESPN.com)
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Andrew Nembhard contributed 23 points, including two crucial three-pointers during the game's closing stretch. (ESPN.com)
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Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith each added 17 points, while Myles Turner posted a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. (ESPN.com)
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Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points for the Cavaliers, breaking Michael Jordan’s record with his eighth consecutive playoff series opener scoring over 30 points. However, he struggled with his three-point shooting, making only 1 of 11 attempts. (CT Insider)
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The Cavaliers were without All-Star Darius Garland due to a toe injury, which impacted their offensive flow. (ESPN.com)
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Cleveland's three-point shooting was notably inefficient, hitting just 9 of 38 attempts (23.7%), compared to Indiana's 19 of 36 (52.8%). (ESPN.com)
🏀 Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks – Game 1 Preview
Game Time: Monday, May 5 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: TD Garden, Boston
Series Outlook: The Celtics swept the regular-season series 4-0, but the Knicks are poised for a strong playoff challenge. (NBC Sports)
🔑 Matchup Insights
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Jalen Brunson has been a standout for the Knicks, averaging 31.5 points, 8.2 assists, and 4 rebounds in the postseason. His performance will be crucial against the Celtics' defense. (CBSSports.com)
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Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to play a significant role, especially in the absence of the Celtics' interior defender, Kristaps Porzingis. Towns' ability to defend in space will be tested. (NBC Sports)
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Jayson Tatum has been dominant for the Celtics, registering multiple double-doubles in the playoffs. His scoring and playmaking will be key in this series. (CBSSports.com)
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Jaylen Brown is recovering from a knee issue and is expected to contribute significantly. (CelticsBlog)
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Jrue Holiday has been cleared to play after a hamstring strain and will likely take on the defensive assignment against Brunson. (New York Post)
📅 Upcoming Games
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Tuesday, May 6:
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Pacers vs. Cavaliers – Game 2 at 7:00 PM ET
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Celtics vs. Knicks – Game 1 at 7:00 PM ET
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Wednesday, May 7:
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Celtics vs. Knicks – Game 2 at 7:00 PM ET
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For a visual recap of Game 1 between the Pacers and Cavaliers, you can watch the following highlight video:
Pacers 121-112 Cavaliers (May 4, 2025) Game Recap
If you need further details or updates on the series, feel free to ask!
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