The Cavaliers defeated the Pacers 109-129, and found the worst boss

On May 12, 2025, the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals continued, with the Cleveland Cavaliers away against the Indiana Pacers.

In the first three games of the two sides, the Cavaliers lost one win or two losses, and the score was 1-2 behind, and the situation was unfavorable. In this game, the Cavaliers' regular starters were Mitchell, Garland, Struce, Allen and Mobley. Pacers Turner, Siakam, Halliburton, Nembhard and Nesmith made the start.

In the first quarter, the Pacers took advantage of their home court advantages to launch multi-directional attacks and used excellent cooperation to accurately strike the Cavaliers. They scored 38 points in a single quarter, and the Cavaliers had limited attack power. They only scored 3 sports games in this quarter. Fortunately, it was still threatening to hit the basket. They won a certain number of free throws so they would not fall too much. At the end of the first quarter, 23-38, the Cavaliers were 15 points behind.

In the second quarter, the Pacers continued the efficient offensive in the first quarter, with a 10-0 start and expanded their lead to 25 points. At this moment, the Cavaliers made 1 of 7 two-pointers and 3 of 10 three-pointers. In the first quarter, together with the first 3 minutes of the second quarter, the Cavaliers only hit 4 sports goals. If it weren't for the efficient free throw of 12 of 14, they would probably be more behind! In the later game, Mitchell used his poor shooting percentage to get a certain score, but the team made too many mistakes and could not cooperate. He only had three assists in the first half, but instead made 14 mistakes. The Pacers are getting braver the more they play, and they are unstoppable. They assisted 25 times in the half, made 12 three-pointers in the half, and 18 two-pointers. The team blossomed at multiple points. Turner, Siakam and Toppin performed very bravely. The Cavaliers only scored 16 points in the second quarter, and the Pacers scored 42 points. At the end of the half, 39-80, the Cavaliers were 41 points behind. Is this still the Cavaliers? Is this the number one in the East?

In the first half, the Pacers were too strong, with a shooting percentage of 60%, and a three-point shooting percentage of 66.7%. The Cavaliers only had 3 assists in the first half, but instead made 14 mistakes. The Pacers team had 25 assists, and they cooperated smoothly and had smooth attacks. The Cavaliers made 32 shots in the first half and made 8 shots. The Pacers made 50 shots in the first half and made 30 shots. The first regular season in the Eastern Conference was a dragon, and the playoffs turned into a worm, falling behind 41 points in the first half, making a comeback almost impossible!

Technical statistics from both sides in the first half.

The main statistics of Cavaliers players.

The main statistics of Pacers players.

In the third quarter, Mobley, Garland, Struce and Jerome recovered, and the Cavaliers' offensive state recovered. While reducing mistakes, the shooting percentage improved. The Pacers relied on excellent cooperation and played steadily. The players on the court blossomed at multiple points and responded accurately and timely to the Cavaliers' counterattack. At the end of the third quarter, 77-109, the Cavaliers lagged 32 points behind. There is no suspense in this game, right?

In the fourth quarter, facing the game where the suspense was lost, the Cavaliers were very self-aware and no longer made unnecessary resistance. They withdrew their main force, withdrew their troops, and the Pacers no longer chased and fought relentlessly. They replaced them with substitutes one after another. The game completely lost the suspense. In the end, the Cavaliers lost to the Pacers 109-129 away.

The following contents are the data performance of the main players on both sides.

Garland started for 27 minutes and made 6 of 11 shots, including 1 of 5 three-pointers and 8 of 8 free throws, scoring 21 points, 1 rebound, 6 assists and 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 5 fouls, plus-minus value-21. The performance is really eye-catching, and it is hard to describe the maximum-paid players who play like this. The organization of offense is poor, and the defense is useless.

Mobley started for 26 minutes and made 3 of 7 shots, including 2 of 4 three-pointers and 2 of 2 free throws, scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds and 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, plus-minus value-27. The return of the fire line failed to save the team.

Struz, starting for 22 minutes, made 4 of 9 shots, including 3 of 7 three-pointers, scored 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, plus-minus value-22. This performance is already very strong!

Mitchell, starting for 20 minutes, made 3 of 11 shots, including 1 of 5 three-pointers and 5 of 6 free throws, scored 12 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 0 fouls, plus-minus value -35. After losing his wife and losing his troops, the team boss played like this and was injured, which really made the team worse.

Allen, started for 20 minutes, made 0 of 1 shot, 2 free throws, scored 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, plus-minus value -24. Crashed, right?

Jerome, played for 17 minutes, made 2 of 4 shots, including 1 of 1 three-pointer and 2 of 2 free throws, scored 7 points and 2 rebounds, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, plus-minus value-4.

Hunter, played for 15 minutes and made 0 of 4 shots, including 0 of 2 three-pointers and 5 of 6 free throws, scored 5 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block, 3 turnovers, 5 fouls, plus-minus value-9. A technical foul shouldn't be done! The playoffs are too sluggish!

Merille, played for 13 minutes and made 0 of 2 shots, including 0 of 2 three-pointers and 2 of 2 free throws, scored 2 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, 0 turnovers, 4 fouls, plus-minus value-10.

Wade, played 11 minutes and made 1 of 2 shots, including 1 of 2 three-pointers, scored 3 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal, 0 turnovers, 0 fouls, plus-minus value -13.

Nembhard, starting for 30 minutes, made 3 of 7 shots, including 1 of 2 three-pointers, scored 7 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals, 0 turnovers, 1 foul, plus or negative value +22.

Halliburton, starting for 26 minutes, made 3 of 8 shots, including 1 of 5 three-pointers and 4 of 5 free throws, scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, plus-minus value +27. Control the overall situation and easily check in.

Nesmith, starting for 22 minutes, shooting 4 of 8 shots, including 2 of 4 three-pointers and 2 of 2 free throws, scoring 12 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, plus-minus value +27.

Siakam, started for 21 minutes, made 9 of 10 shots, including 2 of 2 three-pointers and 1 of 1 free throw, scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, plus-minus value +29. Very efficient performance.

Turner, starting for 21 minutes, made 7 of 13 shots, including 4 of 4 three-pointers and 2 of 3 free throws, scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, plus-minus value +24. A very cost-effective center, Pelinka, opened fire.

Trailed, played for 20 minutes, made 9 of 14 shots, including 1 of 4 three-pointers and 1 of 3 free throws, scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, 0 turnovers, 3 fouls, plus-minus value +9. This is the super substitute.

Shepard, played 28 minutes and made 5 of 9 shots, including 2 of 5 three-pointers and 2 of 2 free throws, scored 14 points and 3 rebounds, 2 turnovers, 5 fouls, plus-minus-value-7.

McConnell, played for 18 minutes and made 5 of 9 shots, including 1 of 2 three-pointers and 2 of 2 free throws, scored 13 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists and 1 steal, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, plus or negative value +9.

I never expected that it should have been a stalemate game, but it ended up in a one-sided game. Is the number one in the Eastern Conference so fragile? The Pacers' team basketball made fans overjoyed. The first four games were 3-1, and the Eastern Conference regular season was fourth, just winning another game was enough!