2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #4 Indiana Pacers (IND WINS 4-1)

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Who wins Game 5?

Poll ended at Wed May 14, 2025 3:41 pm

Pacers win and advance to ECFs
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60%
Cavs win and stay alive
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Total votes: 58

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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #4 Indiana Pacers (IND leads 3-1) 

Post#121 » by Froob » Tue May 13, 2025 11:50 pm

cavs celtics back on the menu?
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Post#122 » by Handlez » Tue May 13, 2025 11:51 pm

Wolfgang630 wrote:When is the next Jalen Brunson getting into the game??


Ty Jerome losing 50 million with this black ball.

Stunning turn of events for the GOAT.
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Post#123 » by BigDan245 » Tue May 13, 2025 11:51 pm

durden_tyler wrote:Adding Cavs -13.5. Just feels like one of those “we’ll close you out next game” type of effort for the visitors. Although these are the Pacers so maybe if they cut it down to 10 at the half maybe we’ll see another one of those comebacks from Hali and Indiana. i think the Cavs will be ready for that and won’t allow this to be cut down to single digits.


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Cavs are still a threat to wear out..Pacers come at you in waves. Their guys stay fresh.
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Post#124 » by cgf » Tue May 13, 2025 11:51 pm

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Will keep this for future reference forsure


For the record, I am making no predictions lol. I just know that even though we can beat them, it won't be easy.

If the series happens, 5 games, I do think Indi can make this a game tonight even down 17 rite now though


I think it's probably 6 or 7, but I wouldn't be shocked if either of us gentleman's swept the other.

Yeah, cavs have to keep their foot on the gas to finish this one.
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Post#125 » by azcatz11 » Tue May 13, 2025 11:52 pm

Handlez wrote:Oh my gosh Ty Jerome has been black balled.

Stole millions from him.


He's been awful. He's a minimum player
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Post#126 » by baldur » Tue May 13, 2025 11:52 pm

Froob wrote:cavs celtics back on the menu?


Maybe cavs but definitely not celtics.
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Post#127 » by cgf » Tue May 13, 2025 11:53 pm

BigDan245 wrote:
durden_tyler wrote:Adding Cavs -13.5. Just feels like one of those “we’ll close you out next game” type of effort for the visitors. Although these are the Pacers so maybe if they cut it down to 10 at the half maybe we’ll see another one of those comebacks from Hali and Indiana. i think the Cavs will be ready for that and won’t allow this to be cut down to single digits.


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Cavs are still a threat to wear out..Pacers come at you in waves. Their guys stay fresh.


Yeah, they're like a hockey team. Constant pressure on both ends, and an almost endless supply of fresh bodies.
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Post#128 » by Handlez » Tue May 13, 2025 11:53 pm

It'd be funny if Cavs win series.

And they absolutely can.
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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #4 Indiana Pacers (IND leads 3-1) 

Post#129 » by boomershadow » Tue May 13, 2025 11:53 pm

Mathurin backing up his immature behavior in the last game with 2 points, chucked shots, and getting cooked several times on defense. I think I'm officially a non-believer.
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Post#130 » by ___Rand___ » Tue May 13, 2025 11:54 pm

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JujitsuFlip wrote:Heck no, way too early. Outside of the game 4 beat down, Indy has did their work in the 2nd half this series, closing games out.


Ok ok. Cavs are on a different gear than Pacers right now.


It's amazing how these games go. One blow out to the next. I'm speechless


I expected a response from Cavs after that humiliation last game. In this particular situation it's a good thing for Cavs. I am finally seeing Cavs at their best I think. That's what the playoffs are about. Teams have to find another level in their game and rise above their ceiling. It tests the players and the coaches. It's never too late IMO. Now let's see them sustain this.
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Post#131 » by JujitsuFlip » Tue May 13, 2025 11:54 pm

Handlez wrote:It'd be funny if Cavs win series.

And they absolutely can.
Coming back from 3-1 is so dang rare. Cavs would need 3 of the top Pacers to miss multiple games to illness.
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Post#132 » by Wolfgang630 » Tue May 13, 2025 11:54 pm

Froob wrote:cavs celtics back on the menu?


Celtics are cooked so yeah they’re on the menu.
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Post#133 » by xxSnEaKyPxx » Tue May 13, 2025 11:55 pm

Oh well, GG. Gunna come down to game 6.
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Post#134 » by JujitsuFlip » Tue May 13, 2025 11:57 pm

Shoot, Garland's foot got hit there.
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Post#135 » by cgf » Tue May 13, 2025 11:57 pm

Cavs aren't out of the woods yet. Pacers are still in range.
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Post#136 » by durden_tyler » Tue May 13, 2025 11:58 pm

First attempted major run for the Pacers, let’s see how Cavs respond here.


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Post#137 » by Calamity_Cometh » Tue May 13, 2025 11:58 pm

Garland doesn't look comfortable at all
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Post#138 » by cgf » Wed May 14, 2025 12:02 am

Nembhard doesn't miss big shots
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Post#139 » by azcatz11 » Wed May 14, 2025 12:03 am

Bring in Jerome and let's see what he's got. Kenny has lost all confidence in the kid
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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #4 Indiana Pacers (IND leads 3-1) 

Post#140 » by cgf » Wed May 14, 2025 12:04 am

LFGK wrote:
cgf wrote:
LFGK wrote:
Will keep this for future reference forsure


For the record, I am making no predictions lol. I just know that even though we can beat them, it won't be easy.

If the series happens, 5 games, I do think Indi can make this a game tonight even down 17 rite now though


You still not buying Nembhard & Nesmith? :wink:
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