Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Injury Updates, NBA 2024 25: Key Absences, Impact and Match Player Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Injury Updates, NBA 2024 25: The Cleveland Cavaliers, the top seed in the Eastern Conference, face a pivotal Game 2 against the surging Indiana Pacers on May 6, 2025, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Pacers stunned the Cavs in Game 1 with a 121-112 victory, using a well-balanced offense and strong defensive effort to gain an early edge in the best-of-seven series.

Cleveland must regroup quickly, but injury concerns loom large for head coach Kenny Atkinson, who is already expressing frustration with the officiating in Game 1. Meanwhile, Indiana looks to capitalize on the momentum from a standout performance by Tyrese Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard.

Cavaliers vs Pacers NBA 24-25 Game Information

• Date: May 6, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH

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

Cavaliers vs Pacers NBA 24-25 Key Matchups

• Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) vs. Andrew Nembhard (Pacers): Nembhard held Mitchell to 1-of-10 shooting when guarding him. This matchup could be decisive in Game 2.
• Evan Mobley (Cavs, if available) vs. Myles Turner (Pacers): Mobley’s status is in question, but if he plays, his two-way ability will be key in neutralizing Turner’s impact.
• Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers) vs. Cavs Perimeter Defense: With Garland questionable, Haliburton could once again control the game with his pace, passing, and perimeter shooting.

Cavaliers vs Pacers NBA 24-25 Injury Report

• Cleveland Cavaliers:
  • Darius Garland – Questionable (left toe sprain)
  • De’Andre Hunter – Questionable (dislocated thumb)
  • Evan Mobley – Questionable (ankle injury)
• Indiana Pacers:
  • Isaiah Jackson – Out for the Season.

Cavaliers vs Pacers NBA 24-25 Semi Finals Implications

The Cavaliers, as the top seed, are under immense pressure to respond in Game 2. Falling behind 0-2 at home would be a major setback. The Pacers, meanwhile, could take firm control of the series with another road win and continue proving themselves as a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference.