The 2024/25 NBA playoffs had another focus game. The Cleveland Cavaliers, who went on the road, relied on points scored by Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus and Jarrett Allen to finally defeat the Indiana Pacers 126-104.

After the first quarter, the Cleveland Cavaliers took the initiative to create offensive opportunities. Max Strus also scored two 3-pointers to help the Cleveland Cavaliers enter the fighting state, and Donovan Mitchell also contributed a lot of points. Later, Myles Turner contributed 12 points to help the Indiana Pacers fight back against their opponents, and Ben Sheppard made a 3-pointer at a critical moment to help the Indiana Pacers tie the score at 32-32.

In the second quarter, the offense and defense of both sides entered a stalemate, but Max Strus scored a 3-pointer and Donovan Mitchell contributed 11 points in this quarter to help the Cleveland Cavaliers maintain their lead. Although the Indiana Pacers fought back in the later time, they still fell behind their opponents 45-66.

In the third quarter, the Indiana Pacers, who were lagging behind, continued to fight back in a difficult situation. Aaron Nesmith contributed a 3-pointer to help the team recover some points. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers still maintained a high-efficiency offense, and Donovan Mitchell also scored 12 points to help the Cleveland Cavaliers continue to lead the Indiana Pacers 97-79.

In the fourth quarter, Pascal Siakam actively grabbed points to restore some confidence for the Indiana Pacers. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers quickly entered combat mode, and Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus once again showed their brilliant offensive power to help the team maintain a double-digit lead.

In the end, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Indiana Pacers 126-104 on the road.