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Darius Garland’s Status Remains Up in Air for Cavs-Pacers Game 1

We still don’t have an answer when it comes to the most important big toe in Northeast Ohio. It belongs to Cavaliers All-Star point guard Darius Garland, and while it seems to be progressing, it remains a nagging injury — with Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers set for Sunday at Rocket Arena (6 p.m.

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Why Evan Mobley is the Key to the Cavaliers Series With Pacers

After sweeping the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for what is bound to be a much more competitive series against the Indiana Pacers.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 3

Full Series Schedule for Cavaliers-Pacers Playoff Matchup

Next up for the Cleveland Cavaliers on their quest to win their second Finals in franchise history is the Indiana Pacers. Even though the Cavaliers dismantled the Miami Heat in four games, the Pacers will present a much tougher challenge and must-watch TV for NBA fans worldwide.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 3

13-Year NBA Veteran Explains Why Cavaliers Will Beat Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference for a reason, and with a historic offensive rating in the first round, they are clicking on all cylinders.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 3

Analyst Identifies Cavaliers' Strength for Playoff Series vs. Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers have considered themselves a defense-first team the entire season, but their offense shined in their first-round sweep over the Miami Heat.

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Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 3

Cavaliers Had Historically Efficient Offense in First Round Series

The Cleveland Cavaliers are among the favorites to win the NBA Championship, and they've been able to get this far because of an elite mix on both ends of the court.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 3

Cavaliers-Pacers Game 1 tipoff time finally determined

With less than 48 hours left before tipoff, the Cavaliers and Pacers finally know when they will start Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 2

NBA Expert Predicts Winner Of Cavaliers-Pacers Playoff Series

The Cleveland Cavaliers' upcoming series against the Indiana Pacers will be anything but easy. The Wine and Gold may have dismantled the Miami Heat in four quick games, but Indiana's elite outside shooting, lengthy lineups, and solid defense could cause some issues for the Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 2

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson challenges Jarrett Allen ahead of Pacers matchup

When the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers tip off the second round Eastern Conference Playoffs, it’ll mark their fifth meeting of the season, but it’s the first that truly matters.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 2

Could Cleveland Cavaliers Get Involved in Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Sweepstakes?

The Milwaukee Bucks, a team that has a recent NBA Championship under their belt, have not been shy about making extremely risky trades. Acquiring Damian

Darius Garland News / Last Word On Sports / May 2

Darius Garland’s Injury Status Could Determine Cavaliers’ Future

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers are set to start their second-round playoff series this Sunday. The Cavs are coming off a dominant sweep of the Miami Heat, while the Pacers handled the hobbled Milwaukee Bucks in just five games.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Analysis Network / May 2

Kenny Atkinson drops Darius Garland injury update, worry for Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2025 title pursuit

The Cleveland Cavaliers have another challenge to overcome. Facing the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers showed no mercy in dispatching the conference 10th seed.

Darius Garland News / Hardwood Heroics / May 2

Cleveland Cavaliers: Darius Garland Catches Huge Stray From 1 Miami Heat Role Player

Miami Heat forward Kyle Anderson recently said that the Cleveland Cavaliers were better off without Darius Garland in the final two games of their first-round best-of-seven series.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 1

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson on Darius Garland Playing in Game 1: Could Go Either Way

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was brutally honest about Darius Garland‘s status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday. Basically, Atkinson wasn’t ready to predict whether Garland would play vs.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / May 1

#1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #4 Indiana Pacers Playoff Preview

After the Cleveland Cavaliers swept the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers dispatched the Milwaukee Bucks in five games, the two victors will meet in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Kyle Anderson Delivers Blunt Admission on Cavaliers’ Level of Play ‘Without Garland’

In a candid post-game press conference following the Miami Heat’s elimination from the 2025 NBA playoffs, forward Kyle Anderson didn’t hold back when discussing the performance of the Cleveland Cavaliers without star point guard Darius Garland.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 1

Cavaliers Are Successfully Answering Biggest Playoff Question

The Cleveland Cavaliers had the best offense in the NBA during the regular season, and it really wasn't close. This was on full display against Cleveland's playoff victory over the Miami Heat.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 30

Cleveland Cavaliers Hit Impressive Historical Milestone in Series Against Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers are fresh off a series sweep over the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. However, the Cavaliers didn't just beat the Heat in four games; they dominated Miami through all 16 quarters the two teams played in the series.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Lead / April 30

Cleveland Cavaliers Depth Shines in Round 1 Sweep

Following their sweep of the Miami Heat, Cleveland set a new record for the largest margin of victory in a playoff series. Let’s see how they pulled it off.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 30

Tyrese Haliburton Looks Ahead To His Upcoming Series Against The Cleveland Cavaliers

After defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in 5 games this postseason, the Indiana Pacers are set to face their toughest challenge yet as a team: a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Semifinals.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 30

Cleveland Cavaliers Dominate the Miami Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers have dominantly swept the Miami Heat. Cleveland, the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed, did not disappoint. The Oklahoma City Thunder were the first team to win their series, and then the Cavs followed suit.

NBA News / BasketballNews.com / April 30

Cleveland’s statement sweep of Miami cements title aspirations

A huge confidence booster for the Cavs as they take care of business in the first round, and the real fight that begins now The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t just win their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat – they obliterated them.

Charles Barkley News / Athlon Sports / April 29

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley Rips Heat for Embarrassing 55-Point Playoff Loss to Cleveland Cavaliers

The NBA world has been trying their hardest to overlook and dismiss what the Cleveland Cavaliers have done this season, perhaps because they are the antithesis

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29