Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of NBA playoff series

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the first quarter in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) during the first quarter in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first quarter in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) during the first half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, middle, watches from the bench during the first half against the Indiana Pacers in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) during the first half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) blocks the drive of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) during the first half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) during the first half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts during the first half against the Indiana Pacers in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) during the first half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) during the first half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 04: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers passes over Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter of game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Rocket Arena on May 04, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 04: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Obi Toppin #1 of the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter of game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Rocket Arena on May 04, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 04: Aaron Nesmith #23 of the Indiana Pacers guards Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter of game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Rocket Arena on May 04, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 04: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Obi Toppin #1 of the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter of game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Rocket Arena on May 04, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) during the second half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) during the second half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the second half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) reacts after a basket during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) during the second half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) during the second half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle calls a play during the second half against the Indiana Pacers in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket between Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) and guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the second half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) dunks against Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the second half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) goes for a loose ball against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the second half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Game 1: The Pacers' Obi Toppin blocks the drive of the Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro during the first half at Rocket Arena on May 4. The Pacers won the game, 121-112.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 04: Aaron Nesmith #23 of the Indiana Pacers reacts after scoring during the third quarter of game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on May 04, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 121-112.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 04: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers shoots over Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter of game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Rocket Arena on May 04, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 121-112.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 04: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers shoots during the third quarter of game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on May 04, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 121-112.