The Indiana Pacers have a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Myler Turner and the Pacers produced a dominant performance in the 129-109 Game 4 victory over the Cavaliers on Sunday night.
Turner had 20 points and seven rebounds for Indiana. Pascal Siakam finished with 21 points and six rebounds in the rout.
Darius Garland had 21 points and six assists in the loss for the Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell did not play in the second half because of a reported ankle injury, and his status for Game 5 is uncertain.
The tensions ran high between the two teams as early as the first quarter, which featured an exchange between Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin and Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter. Mathurin was given a Flagrant 2 foul for hitting Hunter and was ejected from the game.
USA TODAY Sports provided updates and highlights for Game 4 between the Cavaliers and Pacers:
Highlights: Pacers 129, Cavaliers 109
3Q: Pacers 109, Cavaliers 77
The Pacers had three players with 20 or more points through the first three quarters of play. Pascal Siakam had 21 points and six rebounds. Myles Turner and Obi Toppin each scored 20 points.
Darius Garland had 21 points for Cleveland.
Donovan Mitchell did not score in the third quarter and was back in the locker room during the period. Mitchell was reportedly dealing with an ankle injury and was listed as doubtful to return to the game.
Halftime: Pacers 80, Cavaliers 39
The Pacers continued to overwhelm the Cavaliers throughout the first half, finishing on a 19-2 scoring run to end the second quarter. The Cavs did not lead in the first half.
Indiana was successful from the 3-point line, finishing the first half with 60% after shooting 30-for-50.
The Cavaliers struggled from long range, shooting 5-for-19 (26.3 percent).
Myles Turner had a game-high 18 points in the first half. He shot 7-for-11 from the field, including 4-for-4 from the 3-point line.
Obi Toppin had 13 points off the bench for the Pacers. Donovan Mitchell had 12 points for the Cavaliers.
1Q: Pacers 38, Cavaliers 23
The Pacers built a solid lead in the opening period after leading by as many as 19 points in the game against the Cavaliers.
Things got chippy in the first quarter with both Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin and Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter at the center of an exchange.
Mathurin was given a Flagrant 2 foul for hitting Hunter with a ‘closed fist.’ Mathurin was ejected from the game.
Hunter retaliated with a shove to Mathurin. Myles Turner also stepped in late, shoving Hunter. Both Turner and Hunter were given technicals.
What time is Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game 4?
Game 4 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers will tip at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game 4: TV, stream
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
TV: TNT, TruTV
Stream: Fubo, Max
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Cavaliers vs. Pacers NBA playoff schedule, results
(Pacers lead series, 2-1)
Game 1: Pacers 121, Cavaliers 112
Game 2: Pacers 120, Cavaliers 119
Game 3: Cavaliers 126, Pacers 104
Game 4: Cavaliers at Pacers | Sunday, May 11 | 8 p.m. | TNT, truTV, Max, Sling TV
Game 5: Pacers at Cavaliers | Tuesday, May 13 | TBD | TNT, truTV, Max, Sling TV*
Game 6: Cavaliers at Pacers | Thursday, May 15 | TBD | ESPN, Fubo*
Game 7: Pacers at Cavaliers | Sunday, May 18 | TBD | TBD*
