Yo, you guys seen Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs? The Indiana Pacers just crushed the Cleveland Cavaliers, and guess what? The Cavs lost their star, Donovan Mitchell, to a nasty ankle injury. Just when you thought it couldn’t get worse for Cleveland, it did. Let’s break this down.
Pacers Came Out Swingin’ in the First Half
The Pacers were on FIRE from the get-go. They went on a 22-10 run to start the game and completely shut down Cleveland’s offense. Like, wow, the Cavs didn’t know what hit them. Things got heated too – Bennedict Mathurin and De’Andre Hunter got into a little scuffle, and Mathurin was ejected after a punch. Talk about drama.
But even without Mathurin in the game, the Pacers didn’t slow down one bit. They dropped 80 points in the first half and shot 60% from the field. The Cavs? They could barely make a shot, with only 8 field goals in the entire first half. Ouch.
Donovan Mitchell doesn’t look good. Just left the court to head back to the locker room #YesCers #letemknow pic.twitter.com/EtRbtfsLLx
— Lord Mayor of Indianapolis (@Two_ahhh) May 12, 2025
Donovan Mitchell’s Injury – This Is Bad
Now, here’s where things took a turn for the worst. Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland’s star player, didn’t come back for the second half. Why? He injured his ankle while warming up. Yup. He stepped awkwardly while getting ready for the third quarter and didn’t return. He was done for the night.
The Cavs’ coach said Mitchell would get an MRI, but man, that’s a huge blow for Cleveland. Mitchell only managed 12 points, and with him out, the Pacers cruised to a 32-point lead in the third quarter. The final score? Pacers 129, Cavaliers 109.
Pacers Look Unstoppable
Props to the Pacers, though. They played like the best team out there. Pascal Siakam dropped 21 points on 9-of-10 shooting, Myles Turner added 20, and Obi Toppin came off the bench for 20. The Pacers couldn’t miss. Meanwhile, the Cavs were stuck making mistakes – 22 turnovers and shooting 30-of-70 from the field. Yeah, not great.
What’s Next for Cleveland? Is Their Season Over?
Okay, so the Pacers are now up 3-1 in the series. Cleveland is one loss away from being out of the playoffs. Can they recover from this? Can they win without Mitchell? It’s gonna be tough. The Cavs need a miracle in Game 5 if they wanna keep their season alive.
Game 4 Quick Recap:
- Pacers Win 129-109
- Cavs lose Donovan Mitchell to ankle injury
- Pacers dominate first half with 60% shooting and 25 assists
- Mitchell out for second half
- Pacers take 3-1 lead, Cavs face elimination in Game 5
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