Cavaliers vs Pacers Injury Updates, NBA 2024 25: Cavaliers Face Elimination as Pacers Eye Conference Finals Berth

Cavaliers vs Pacers Injury Updates, NBA 2024 25: As the Eastern Conference Semifinals heat up, the Cleveland Cavaliers return to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse with their season hanging in the balance. Trailing 3-1 in the series, the Cavs are desperate to force a Game 6 against an Indiana Pacers team that has played inspired basketball. Monday night’s Game 5 (May 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET) presents a critical opportunity for Cleveland to prove they’re not done yet.

The Pacers, meanwhile, are riding a wave of momentum, having won three of the last four games in the series. Their offense has clicked at just the right time, with balanced scoring and strong bench contributions. Cleveland’s challenge is further compounded by injuries to key players that could once again tilt the balance in this hard-fought series.

Cavaliers vs Pacers Head-to-Head – Last 5 Matchups

Date	Winner	Score	Result	Location
2025/05/12	Indiana Pacers	129–109	Win	Indiana
2025/05/10	Cleveland Cavaliers	126–104	Loss	Indiana
2025/05/07	Indiana Pacers	120–119	Win	Cleveland
2025/05/05	Indiana Pacers	121–112	Win	Cleveland
2025/04/13	Indiana Pacers	126–118	Win	Cleveland

Cavaliers vs Pacers Injury Report

Team	Player	Status	Injury
Cleveland Cavaliers	Donovan Mitchell	Day-to-Day	Ankle
Indiana Pacers	Isaiah Jackson	Out for Season	Achilles

Cavs’ Last Stand or Pacers' Breakthrough?

The Cavaliers face an uphill battle, not only due to their 3-1 deficit but also because of Donovan Mitchell’s lingering ankle issue. Without their star guard at full strength, Cleveland’s offense could struggle to match the firepower Indiana has shown across the series. Role players like Darius Garland and Evan Mobley will need to step up in a major way if the Cavs are to extend their season.

On the flip side, the Pacers are one win away from their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in over a decade. Even without backup big man Isaiah Jackson, they’ve shown the depth and tenacity to close games late. If Indiana maintains its composure and execution, they could silence the Cleveland crowd and punch their ticket to the next round.