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Apr 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles the basketball as Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) defends in the first quarter during game three for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

How To Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Indiana Pacers 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1: Tipoff Time, Odds, and Streaming Options

By Matt Buxbaum  |  Last updated May 3, 2025 10:10 AM ET
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will play the Indiana Pacers in Cleveland, Ohio, for Game 1 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals this Sunday.

Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell have been outstanding in the playoffs, leading the squad with 24.0 and 23.8 PPG, respectively. The Cavaliers are scary — nearly every player on the Cavs roster can contribute to offensive production in multiple ways, and their bench has the depth every other team utterly lacks. 

The Cavs can score and defend, operating with an elite half-court defense anchored by Evan Mobley. The Pacers rely on a fast-paced transition offense led by Tyrese Haliburton’s playmaking, but the Cavaliers can shut it down by controlling the tempo.

On paper, the Pacers don't have a shot in this series. 

When is the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1?

Sunday, May 4, 2025

  • Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
  • Time: TBD
  • TV Channels: TNT, truTV
  • Livestreaming Platforms: Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV, Sling TV, MAX
  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Stadium: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

How can I watch the Cavaliers vs. Pacers 2025 NBA playoff game matchups?

To watch Game 1 of the 2025 Cavaliers vs. Pacers Eastern Conference Semifinals series, you'll need access to TNT or truTV.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 Odds 

Game 1 Info   Cavaliers     Pacers  
Moneyline -340 +270
Point Spread -7.5 +7.5
Over/Under 229.5

Pacers vs. Cavaliers Stats: Quick side-by-side comparison and what you need to know

The Cavaliers outperform the Pacers across all key statistical categories going into the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinal series.

The Pacers would need a dramatic turnaround in both strategy and execution, becoming a completely different team for the second round of the playoffs. The Cavaliers are most likely going to win the 2025 NBA Finals with how they're currently playing.

Key Stat   Pacers     Cavaliers  
PPG 117.8 126.0
REB 41.4 43.3
FG % 49.9% 51.8%
FT % 81.8% 86.9%
3-Point % 39.3% 44.0%

Who wins Game 1 of the Indiana Pacers vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals Series?

The Cavaliers are a highly-favored 7.5-point favorite heading into Sunday's Game 1. We would all love an exciting Eastern Conference Semifinals series, but this is a massive mismatch. Unfortunately, the Pacers don't stand a chance against the Cavaliers.