- Indiana Pacers dominated Cleveland Cavaliers with a 129-109 victory, taking a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series
- Pascal Siakam, Obi Toppin, and Myles Turner led Indiana with 21, 20, and 20 points, respectively
- Cleveland struggled throughout the game, falling behind by over 40 points in the first half before a minor late recovery
Key Takeaways:
The Indiana Pacers claimed a dominant victory in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA playoffs. The Pacers secured a 129-109 win (38:23, 42:16, 29:38, 20:32), taking a 3-1 lead in the series and moving just one win away from reaching the conference finals.
Pascal Siakam in our Game 4 win over the Cavs:
21 PTS | 9-10 FG | 2-2 3PT | 6 REB | 3 AST pic.twitter.com/3xG85qjJNS
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 12, 2025
The visitors did nothing to defend their status as favourites and were completely outplayed, especially in the first half, when Indiana built a lead of over 40 points. Cleveland managed to recover slightly in the third and fourth quarters, making the final score a bit more respectable, but it was never a serious contest.
The trio of Pascal Siakam, Obi Toppin, and Myles Turner was at the heart of Indiana’s success. Siakam led the scoring with 21 points, while Toppin and Turner each added 20 to secure the victory for the Pacers.
For Cleveland, Darius Garland stood out with 21 points, but his teammates failed to make a significant impact, with Isaac Okoro finishing with 13 points and Donovan Mitchell with 12.
The next game in the series is scheduled for 14 May in Cleveland, which could be the last if Indiana manages to secure another victory. For the Cavaliers, it will be a do-or-die matchup if they want to stay in the playoff race.