In the first round of the playoffs, the Pacers took a spectacular lead against the Cavaliers. They came out swinging, ruthlessly putting up a 3-1 lead and leaving the top seed in the East gasping for air.
Miles Turner and Obie Toppin led the Pacers in a blistering start, leaving the Cavs scrambling. A shocking moment found Benedict Matherin ejected from the game after delivering a below-the-belt hit on DeAndre Hunter.
Playoff history was rewritten when the Pacers ended up with a massive 40.1 lead in the second quarter—tied for the most significant in the NBA post-season ever.
Despite absences like Donovan Mitchell (due to an ankle injury), the Pacers boasted exceptional teamwork, racking up 25 assists in the first half alone—a record in the last 25 years of playoff games.
It wasn't just the Pacers making jaws drop. The OKC Thunder managed to tie their series with the Denver Nuggets. Shay Gilis Alexander led the Thunder comeback, going toe-to-toe with MVP favorite Nikola Jokic and emerging victorious in an intense game.
NBA reporter Brian Winhurst gave the Pacers credit for playing a brilliant game. He highlighted the importance of Donovan Mitchell’s MRI results, stipulating it could sway the strength of the Cavaliers. Meanwhile, he commended the Thunder for their depth and unmatched execution down the stretch against the Nuggets.
This rollercoaster isn't over yet. With game five awaiting the Thunder and the Nuggets, and the Pacers one step away from an impressive victory over the Cavs, you’ll want a front-row seat. Catch the highlights, the tense moments, and all the brilliant plays in the video below.
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