The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers are set to battle in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. The Pacers hold a 3-1 series lead, putting the Cavaliers on the brink of elimination after a dominant 129-109 victory in Game 4.
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Indiana Pacers (4th Seed, 50-32 Regular Season Record)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Win, Win, Win
- Road Record: 21-20
- Key Players:
- Tyrese Haliburton – The Pacers’ floor general, averaging 18.6 PPG, 9.2 APG, 1.4 SPG in the playoffs.
- Pascal Siakam – Coming off a 21-point performance in Game 4, providing leadership and scoring.
- Myles Turner – A defensive anchor, averaging 20 PPG, 9 RPG in the series.
Cleveland Cavaliers (1st Seed, 64-18 Regular Season Record)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Loss, Loss, Win
- Home Record: 34-7
- Key Players:
- Donovan Mitchell – The Cavaliers’ leading scorer, averaging 24 PPG, 5 APG, but dealing with an ankle injury.
- Darius Garland – Needs to step up offensively, averaging 20.6 PPG, 6.7 APG.
- Evan Mobley – A key defensive presence, averaging 18.5 PPG, 9.3 RPG.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Pacers’ Strategy: Indiana must maintain their offensive efficiency and capitalize on Cleveland’s defensive struggles. Siakam and Turner will be crucial in controlling the paint.
- Cavaliers’ Strategy: Cleveland needs Mitchell and Garland to deliver big performances while tightening their defense after allowing 80 first-half points in Game 4.
Game Odds
Indiana Pacers 229.5
Cleveland Cavaliers – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 12, 2025
