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Maybe the NBA was doing the Cavs and the Indiana Pacers a favor by pushing Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals back to Sunday, May 4. It‘s probably because the league knows what is in store. The second round won’t offer either team a chance to catch its breath.

The Pacers, who made the Eastern Conference finals a season ago, are led by Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. Siakam (20.2 points per game) was an All-Star in 2025, while Haliburton got better as the season progressed. He averaged 20.6 points and 11 assists per game after the All-Star break.

Andrew Nembhard drills a deep 3 to give the Pacers their first lead of the game vs. the Bucks. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.

The Indiana Pacers could be down multiple players heading into Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks. According to the official NBA injury report, guards Aaron Nesmith and Bennedict Mathurin could miss the potential series closer.