Winning 48 games and finishing with the sixth-best net rating in the NBA (plus-4.7) is a positive sign. New head coach Tuomas Iisalo might help unlock the best versions of Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.

NBA playoffs have been insanely exciting — but the Milwaukee Bucks have already been sitting on the sidelines for a week. After finishing their 2024-25

Cleveland has been facing a bit of adversity, as it has played without All-Star point guard Darius Garland (toe) for four consecutive games. Fellow All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley (ankle), as well as forward De'Andre Hunter (thumb) were also sidelined during the Cavs' loss on Tuesday.

Like three of the four Game 1 road wins, Indiana's triumph was marked by aberrant 3-point shooting. The Pacers went 19-of-36 (53%) beyond the arc, while the Cavaliers -- who ranked second in 3-point percentage during the regular season -- shot 9-of-38 (24%).

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The Indiana Pacers continued what has been an absolutely breathtaking start to the second round of the NBA playoffs with an improbable 120-119 Game 2 win over the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday,