The battle for the 2024/25 NBA playoffs continued. The Indiana Pacers, who played away, defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-119 with goals contributed by Myles Turner, Aaron Nesmith and Tyrese Haliburton.

After the first quarter, the Indiana Pacers took the lead, and Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith scored in succession to give the team the lead. Afterwards, the Cleveland Cavaliers launched a counterattack after adjusting their state. Max Strus also scored a 3-pointer to help the Cleveland Cavaliers overtake, and Donovan Mitchell also contributed 12 points in this quarter to help the Cleveland Cavaliers take the lead 32-15.

In the second quarter, Dean Wade and Max Strus scored three-pointers to help the Cleveland Cavaliers expand their lead. Although Myles Turner scored 11 points in the following time, the Indiana Pacers still trailed their opponents 50-61 in this quarter.

In the third quarter, the Cleveland Cavaliers quickly got into the offensive state and turned the lead into double digits, and Donovan Mitchell scored 15 points. Afterwards, the Indiana Pacers actively looked for space to counterattack, Benedict Maturin scored 10 points, and Aaron Nesmith made a 3-pointer at the last moment, but the Indiana Pacers were still behind 84 to 98.

In the last quarter, the Indiana Pacers went straight into battle mode, causing the score to alternate. Although Donovan Mitchell scored 12 points for the Cleveland Cavaliers in this quarter, Tyrese Haliburton scored a 3-pointer at a critical moment to help the Indiana Pacers overtake.

In the end, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-119 on the road.