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Pacers demolish Cavs to take commanding 3-1 lead

Published May 12, 2025, 12:00 PMNBA.com Philippines Staff
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The Indiana Pacers led by as many as 44 points in a masterful Game 4 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Pacers push the Cavaliers to the brink of elimination. Photo (c) Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers moved within one win of a return to the Eastern Conference Finals after dismantling the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-109, in Game 4 of their second-round series on Monday (PH time).

In a wire-to-wire rout, Indiana led by as many as 44 points, showcasing their depth and dominance to seize a commanding 3-1 series lead over the 64-win Cavs.

 

 

Pascal Siakam paced the Pacers with 21 points, while Myles Turner and Obi Toppin added 20 each in a balanced attack that overwhelmed Cleveland from the jump.

Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 21 points, but the night took a grim turn for Cleveland as star guard Donovan Mitchell was held to just 12 points and suffered an ankle injury.

Indiana will now head back to Cleveland with a chance to close out the series in Game 5.


[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]