Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton combined for 45 points in the Pacers' Game 1 win, which improved Indiana to 5-1 in these playoffs. The Cavs got a game-high 33 points from Donovan Mitchell but missed Darius Garland, who was sidelined again with a toe injury.

Cavs face Pacers in Game 2 with Garland, Mobley, and Hunter all questionable due to injuries. Cleveland aims to even the series at home.

As confirmed by Cavs beat reporter Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, both the 2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Evan Mobley (ankle) and two-time NBA All-Star Darius Garland (toe) missed shootaround. In addition to them, Underdog also reported De'Andre Hunter (thumb) as missing from the shootaround.