The Cavaliers look to keep their season alive with a victory over the Pacers in Game 5 of their second-round series Tuesday night.
Cleveland, the No. 1 seed coming off a 64-18 regular season, is on the ropes. The Cavs trailed by 41 points at halftime in an eventual 20-point loss in Game 4 on Sunday, resulting in a daunting 3-1 series deficit.
After a 43-point masterpiece in an auspicious Game 3 victory, Donovan Mitchell had just 12 points in Game 4. To make matters worse, the All-Star guard did not play in the second half Sunday with a left ankle injury. Cleveland will need Mitchell as it attempts a series comeback.
For the Pacers, things continue to look rosy: Indiana’s offense looked unstoppable in a 129-point showing, with seven different players scoring in double-figures. Myles Turner dropped 20 points, including an avalanche of 3-pointers before halftime that seemed to bury the Cavs for good.
Tyrese Haliburton and company look the part of a legit championship contender, and one more win will vault them to the doorstep of the finals.
Here’s what you need to know about Tuesday’s matchup between the Cavs and the Pacers, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Cavs vs. Pacers on today?
- TV channel: TNT | truTV
- Live stream: Sling
Game 5 of Cavs vs. Pacers will air live on TNT and be simulcast on truTV.
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Cavs vs. Pacers start time
- Date: Tuesday, May 13
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Cavs and Pacers is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
The fiery Pacers are one win away from back-to-back trips to the Eastern Conference Finals. Indiana hasn’t accomplished that feat since the Paul George-led Pacers in 2013 and 2014.
If there’s a team that’s most familiar with the 3-1 series comeback, it’s the Cavaliers, who stormed back from a 3-1 deficit to stun the Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals. Might this year’s team have another historic comeback in them?
Cavs vs. Pacers radio station
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Cavs vs. Pacers series schedule
Indiana leads series 3-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Game 1: Pacers 121, Cavs 112 | — | — |
| May 6 | Game 2: Pacers 120, Cavs 119 | — | — |
| May 9 | Game 3: Cavs 126, Pacers 104 | — | — |
| May 11 | Game 4: Pacers 129, Cavs 109 | — | — |
| May 13 | Game 5 at Cavs | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 15 | Game 6* at Pacers | 7:30 or 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 18 | Game 7* at Cavs | TBA | TBA, Sling |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |
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