🏀 2025 NBA Playoffs Game 4 Recap: Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers The Indiana Pacers DOMINATED Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, crushing the Cleveland Cavaliers 129–109 to take a commanding 3–1 series lead! Tyrese Haliburton orchestrated the offense, Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner lit up the scoreboard, and Indiana’s bench came alive in a historic second quarter.
But the big story? Donovan Mitchell suffered a non-contact ankle injury during halftime and did NOT return. Can the Cavs survive without him in Game 5?
In this video, we break down the full game — quarter by quarter — with highlights, analysis, key stats, and player performances. If you're a die-hard Cavs or Pacers fan, or just a true NBA head, you won’t want to miss this in-depth playoff recap!
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00:00On May 12, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indiana Pacers dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-109 in Game 4 of the Easter Conference Semifinals.
00:12With the win, the Pacers take a 3-1 lead in the series, leaving the Cavaliers on the brink of elimination.
00:20Indiana's offensive firepower, combined with superior depth and excellent ball movement, made the difference.
00:27Cleveland, already missing the full strength of its lineup after an injury to Donovan Mitchell, struggled to find any rhythm, while the Pacers proved why they are a formidable playoff contender.
00:39Now just one win away from the Easter Conference Finals, Indiana is playing at a high level as Cleveland faces an uphill battle in Game 5.
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01:06The game kicked off with the Pacers establishing their tempo.
01:11Tyrese Halliburton was pivotal in orchestrating Indiana's offense, finding Miles Turner and Obie Toppin in ideal positions to score.
01:19The Cavaliers struggled to keep pace with Indiana's fast breaks and ball movement, which kept them constantly on the back foot.
01:27Donovan Mitchell, though limited by a nagging injury, managed to score 12 points, trying to keep Cleveland within reach.
01:35Despite his efforts, Cleveland could not contain Indiana's quick offensive transitions, as the Pacers ended the first quarter with a commanding 38-23 lead, with emotions running high.
01:49Benedict Matherin was ejected following a flagrant two-foul after a brief altercation with DeAndre Hunter.
01:57While the incident briefly disrupted the game, the Pacers quickly regained their composure.
02:03Indiana unleashed a historic offensive barrage in the second quarter, outscoring the Cavaliers 42-16.
02:11This scoring outburst allowed them to stretch their lead to a staggering 69-41 by halftime.
02:17The Pacers' ball movement was exceptional, with a total of 20 assists in the first half alone, showcasing their selfless play and high basketball IQ.
02:28Pascal Siakam contributed a significant scoring boost, while the bench stepped up, with players like Ben Shepard and TJ McConnell adding vital points.
02:39Cleveland, on the other hand, was unable to find any consistent offense, with the defense failing to adjust to Indiana's perimeter shooting and interior play.
02:49By halftime, it was clear that the Cavaliers were outmatched in every facet of the game.
02:55The second half began with a new challenge for the Cavaliers.
02:59Star guard Donovan Mitchell, who had been their offensive leader, was sidelined with a non-contact ankle injury sustained during halftime warm-ups.
03:07Mitchell was ruled out for the remainder of the game, leaving Cleveland with a significant gap in both their scoring and leadership.
03:14The Pacers quickly capitalized on this, pushing their lead even further.
03:20Tyrese Halliburton, continuing his excellent playmaking, found shooters like Karis Levert and TJ McConnell for open shots.
03:30Despite Darius Garland's attempts to keep the Cavaliers in the game, Cleveland's lack of offensive rhythm without Mitchell was evident.
03:38Indiana's depth shone through, as they maintained a solid lead going into the final quarter.
03:44The final quarter featured some physical play.
03:47Indiana continued to control the pace, with solid contributions from the bench, including Isaiah Jackson and Aaron Nesmith, who provided key minutes.
03:59Cleveland, without Mitchell and struggling to find consistent offensive options, couldn't make a serious push.
04:05Indiana held on to win 129-109, cementing their dominant performance and leaving Cleveland with little time to find solutions heading into Game 5.
04:16Indiana's Game 4 victory was a comprehensive display of team basketball, blending efficient scoring, high-energy defense, and unselfish playmaking.
04:27Tyrese Halliburton's leadership and contributions from role players like TJ McConnell and Pascal Siakam were instrumental in the Pacers' commanding win.
04:37With the series now at 3-1, the Pacers stand just one game away from their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in years.
04:45For Cleveland, the loss is a major blow, and with Mitchell's status uncertain, they face a daunting task to avoid elimination in Game 5.
04:55Indiana, on the other hand, is playing with confidence and will look to close out the series in front of their home crowd, with their eyes firmly set on a deeper playoff run.
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