Haliburton's Heroics Propel Pacers to Clash with Dominant Cavaliers in NBA Playoffs
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Tyrese Haliburton's clutch performance led the Indiana Pacers to a thrilling overtime victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, securing their spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers, coming off a record-setting sweep against the Miami Heat, are set to face a Pacers team that demonstrated resilience and depth in their series win. Key matchups and injury concerns, particularly with Cleveland's Darius Garland, loom large as the teams prepare for their upcoming series.
Key Points
Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning shot in overtime against the Milwaukee Bucks advanced the Pacers to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Cleveland Cavaliers swept the Miami Heat in the first round, setting NBA records for the largest combined point margin and the largest margin in a closeout game.
Indiana Pacers showed depth with multiple players averaging double figures, led by Pascal Siakam.
Cleveland's Darius Garland is questionable for Game 1 due to a toe injury, with Ty Jerome as a potential replacement.
The Pacers won three out of four regular-season games against the Cavaliers, but both teams downplay the significance of those results in the playoffs.
Cleveland has a historical edge over Indiana in playoff series, with LeBron James notably leading them to victory in 2018.
