Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers Game 5: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury Updates

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers Game 5: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury Updates (May 13, 2025)

Cavaliers vs Pacers semifinal 5 updates including Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury status — *Tyrese Haliburton and Sam Merrill (Photo By Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)*

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers will have their fifth battle of the ongoing semifinal series at Rocket Arena on Tuesday, May 13.

The top-seeded Cavaliers, having a glorious series sweep record of 4-0 in their first-round series, have struggled in their semifinal campaign so far. Despite getting a momentum swing in the third game with a 126-104 victory, they again failed to hold a strong grip on the court. Darius Garland made 21 points, but Donovan Mitchell’s unexpected exit in the second half due to an ankle injury hampered their efforts.

On the other side, after the number four Indiana Pacers’ dominating first-round series of 4-1, they demonstrated their consistency on the court, leading the semifinal series with 3-1, including their last triumphant 129-109 victory. With an excellent knock from Pascal Siakam’s 20 points and 20 points each from Myles Turner and Obi Toppin, they have dominated the Cavaliers from both offensive and defensive aspects. Moreover, their aggressive play and strong shooting built a record of 41 41-point halftime leads, putting them one win away from advancing.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers Game 5: Prediction

*Ty Jerome and Tyrese Haliburton (Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images)*

The upcoming Cavaliers-Pacers showdown brings a lot of anticipation. The Cavaliers will look to bounce back on their home court, mainly focusing on Darius Garland. Moreover, they will anticipate a potential return of their star player, Donovan Mitchell, to maintain their offensive play. Meanwhile, the Pacers will focus on Tyrese Haliburton’s playmaking and Myles Turner’s defensive attack to ride high on their current momentum. However, Cleveland’s success will hinge on its defense tightening up and limiting turnovers, while the Pacers’ physicality and efficient shooting will be crucial to extend their lead on the journey. Ultimately, both teams must respond effectively under pressure in this highly competitive matchup.