Haliburton Leads Pacers to Upset Victory Over Cavaliers in Eastern Conference Semifinals
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Tyrese Haliburton played a pivotal role in the Indiana Pacers' surprising 121-112 win against the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Haliburton scored 22 points, had 13 assists, and made key defensive plays, including a crucial block. Despite struggling with his three-point shooting, his go-ahead three-pointer in the fourth quarter was decisive. The Pacers capitalized on their three-point shooting, going 19 of 36, while the Cavaliers struggled, shooting only 9 of 38 from beyond the arc. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 33 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Pacers' performance.
Key Points
Tyrese Haliburton's performance was crucial, scoring 22 points and providing 13 assists.
Haliburton's defensive plays, including a block on Max Strus, were key to the Pacers' victory.
The Pacers shot 19 of 36 from three-point range, significantly outpacing the Cavaliers' 9 of 38.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 33 points but couldn't prevent the loss.
The Cavaliers were without Darius Garland due to injury, which may have impacted their performance.
The Pacers' starters all scored in double figures, showcasing a balanced attack.
