The Pacers led the Cavaliers 64-56 at the half.
Pascal Siakam of the Pacers led in points (13) and rebounds (4).
Donovan Mitchell of the Cavaliers led his team with 15 points.
Jrue Holiday (Celtics) expected to play vs. Knicks after hamstring strain.
The Pacers demonstrated strong offensive performance in the first half, achieving 61.5% field goal percentage and 60% from the three-point line. Tyrese Haliburton contributed with 6 assists. The Cavaliers struggled with three-point shooting, making only 26.3% of their attempts. Key plays included Myles Turner's free throws and a blocked layup by Donovan Mitchell. The Pacers maintained a lead, but the Cavaliers sought to close the gap.
Outside of this game, The Celtics' Jrue Holiday is expected to return from a strained right hamstring when Boston opens its Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Knicks on Monday night.
Also, US Monastir secured their place in the BAL playoffs with a 77-68 win against ASC Ville de Dakar. Angola's Petro de Luanda qualified for June's Basketball Africa League playoffs in Pretoria despite a 71-69 overtime defeat to Kriol Star on Sunday, with a buzzer beater deciding the clash.
Q: Who were the top performers for each team?
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 13 points and 4 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 15 points.
Q: What were the Pacers' key strengths in the first half?
The Pacers shot efficiently, with a 61.5% field goal percentage and 60% from three-point range.
The Pacers took an early lead in the series with a strong first-half performance.
Efficient shooting and strong rebounding were key to the Pacers' success.
The Cavaliers will need to improve their three-point shooting to compete in the series.
Injury updates indicate Jrue Holiday is on track to play for the Celtics.
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