Pacers Dominate Cavaliers, clinch⁣ Massive Game 4⁢ Victory

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers delivered a resounding performance Sunday night, defeating ⁤the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers 129-109 ⁢and taking ⁤a commanding ⁢3-1 lead in their ​Eastern Conference⁢ Semifinal ‌series. Indiana’s dominant⁣ first half, fueled by⁣ Pascal ⁤Siakam’s 21 points, saw them‍ tie⁤ an NBA playoff record with a staggering​ 41-point halftime lead.

Record-Setting First Half Propels Pacers

The Pacers exploded to an 80-39 halftime advantage,⁢ matching the 41-point ‍margin⁣ set by Cleveland against Boston​ in⁣ the 2017 Eastern⁢ Conference Finals. Indiana’s offensive outburst showcased their aggressive intent after a disappointing Game 3 loss.

Siakam Leads Balanced Pacers Attack

Pascal Siakam spearheaded a balanced‍ Indiana attack with 21 points. Myles‍ Turner and Obi Toppin ⁣each ​contributed⁢ 20 points, with Turner sinking all four of his 3-point attempts.⁢ Despite an early ejection​ of Bennedict Mathurin due to‍ a flagrant foul,the Pacers⁤ maintained their momentum throughout the‌ game.

Cavaliers Hampered by Injury, Struggle on Offense

Darius Garland led the ‌Cavaliers⁤ with 21 points, ⁤while donovan Mitchell added ⁣17 before exiting the⁣ game with a left ankle‌ injury. Mitchell’s absence⁣ in the second half further hampered Cleveland’s chances, and he ​is scheduled for ⁢an MRI on ‌Monday. The Cavaliers now face a must-win situation on their home court ‌to keep their season alive.

Pacers on the‌ Brink of Eastern Conference Finals Return

The Pacers have an chance to ​advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive time with a‍ victory ⁣in⁣ Cleveland on Tuesday.‌ Having​ already secured two wins in Cleveland earlier in the series, Indiana aims to close out the series⁢ and continue their impressive playoff run.