2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #4 Indiana Pacers (IND leads 2-0)

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Who wins?

Poll ended at Thu May 8, 2025 3:33 pm

Cavs in 5
3
4%
Cavs in 6
6
8%
Cavs in 7
7
9%
Pacers in 4
15
20%
Pacers in 5
10
14%
Pacers in 6
29
39%
Pacers in 7
4
5%
 
Total votes: 74

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Post#181 » by Handlez » Wed May 7, 2025 12:32 am

If Pacers can't win with all those players out, it's a wrap for the series.
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Post#182 » by rockmanslim » Wed May 7, 2025 12:33 am

What's going on with the audio? The basket isn't making any sound on dunks
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Post#183 » by durden_tyler » Wed May 7, 2025 12:34 am

Game is too close for comfort… for those who got the Cavs -7.5 spread like me.


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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #4 Indiana Pacers (IND leads 1-0) 

Post#184 » by boomershadow » Wed May 7, 2025 12:35 am

Mitchell really getting that whistle
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Post#186 » by KazuoOda » Wed May 7, 2025 12:36 am

Spida is him
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Post#187 » by BigDan245 » Wed May 7, 2025 12:36 am

I mean Mitchell might make 1st team all NBA....He should be able to will them to a win or 2 in this series if they don't get anybody back.
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Post#188 » by Iwasawitness » Wed May 7, 2025 12:37 am

And they’re doing this with Jerome having one of the worst games of his life.
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Post#189 » by JujitsuFlip » Wed May 7, 2025 12:37 am

I know Carlisle likes to mix in zone but idk if leaving Mitchell wide open in the corner is the best idea.
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Post#190 » by jehosafats » Wed May 7, 2025 12:37 am

boomershadow wrote:Mitchell really getting that whistle

Drive your forearm through Nesmith's solar-plexus? Bet.
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Post#191 » by xxSnEaKyPxx » Wed May 7, 2025 12:37 am

Handlez wrote:If Pacers can't win with all those players out, it's a wrap for the series.

Whats the point of overreactions?

Genuinely curious.

I mean, the Pacers just beat this Cavs team when they were healthier, but now they are done for the series?

What do you gain from an overreaction?
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Post#192 » by xxSnEaKyPxx » Wed May 7, 2025 12:38 am

If the Pacers want to have a chance in this game, they need to show some signs of life soon.
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Post#193 » by Wolfgang630 » Wed May 7, 2025 12:38 am

Ty Jerome is such an amazing player
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Post#194 » by Special_Puppy » Wed May 7, 2025 12:38 am

Spida is outmeating the Pacers
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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #4 Indiana Pacers (IND leads 1-0) 

Post#195 » by durden_tyler » Wed May 7, 2025 12:39 am

Handlez wrote:If Pacers can't win with all those players out, it's a wrap for the series.

That’s oversimplifying it too. Pacers already satisfied stealing HC advantage. They already did their job in Cleveland and already looking forward to going back home.

A little letdown game, even if they lose by 20+ tonight won’t change the fact that they are in prime position to get the upset win this series.


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Post#196 » by Dupp » Wed May 7, 2025 12:39 am

xxSnEaKyPxx wrote:
Handlez wrote:If Pacers can't win with all those players out, it's a wrap for the series.

Whats the point of overreactions?

Genuinely curious.

I mean, the Pacers just beat this Cavs team when they were healthier, but now they are done for the series?

What do you gain from an overreaction?



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Post#197 » by KazuoOda » Wed May 7, 2025 12:39 am

xxSnEaKyPxx wrote:
Handlez wrote:If Pacers can't win with all those players out, it's a wrap for the series.

Whats the point of overreactions?

Genuinely curious.

I mean, the Pacers just beat this Cavs team when they were healthier, but now they are done for the series?

What do you gain from an overreaction?

Pacers barely beat the Cavs without their all star gaurd.
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Post#198 » by azcatz11 » Wed May 7, 2025 12:41 am

durden_tyler wrote:Game is too close for comfort… for those who got the Cavs -7.5 spread like me.


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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #4 Indiana Pacers (IND leads 1-0) 

Post#199 » by durden_tyler » Wed May 7, 2025 12:41 am

This is the nature (and boon) of a long best of seven right. Some games you just give up, get some rest make sure you’re healthy and get ready for the next games at home.


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