The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a crushing 129-109 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, falling behind 3-1 in the series. The Cavs were thoroughly outplayed from the opening tip, trailing by an embarrassing 80-39 margin at halftime. Their first-half performance was marked by poor defensive rotations, low energy, and a complete lack of urgency. Despite a slightly more competitive second half, the damage was already done. If Cleveland hopes to extend the series, a dramatic shift in effort and execution will be necessary in Game 5.

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell 121-112 to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, struggling to contain Indiana’s hot shooting from beyond the arc. The absence of Darius Garland was felt throughout, as the Cavs lacked both offensive rhythm and perimeter defense. While Donovan Mitchell poured in 30 points to keep Cleveland competitive, the team's overall defensive effort was inconsistent and porous. Indiana capitalized on open looks and outpaced the Cavs in key moments, exposing their struggles to defend the three-point line.