Cavaliers vs Pacers NBA Rivalry Overview

The Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers rivalry is an Eastern Conference matchup in the NBA. While not as historic as some other NBA rivalries, there have been notable games and playoff series between them. Here’s what’s known about their history:

Recent Matchups (2023-24 Season)

The Cavaliers and Pacers faced each other multiple times in the regular season, with Indiana often playing a fast-paced, high-scoring style led by Tyrese Haliburton, while Cleveland relied on Donovan Mitchell and a strong defense.

In the 2024 NBA Playoffs, they met in the first round (Cavs as the 4th seed, Pacers as the 5th seed). The series was competitive, with Indiana ultimately winning in Game 7 (120-98) to advance to the second round.

Key Players (2023-24 Season)

Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen

Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam (acquired mid-season), Myles Turner, Bennedict Mathurin

Historical Context

Playoff Meetings:

1998 Eastern Conference First Round: Pacers swept the Cavs (3-0).

2017 First Round: LeBron James' Cavs swept the Paul George-led Pacers (4-0).

2018 First Round: Cavs beat Pacers in 7 games (LeBron’s iconic Game 5 buzzer-beater).

Regular Season: Generally competitive, with both teams having stretches of dominance.

Style of Play

Pacers: Fastest pace in the NBA (2023-24), elite offense, but weaker defense.

Cavaliers: Strong defense, slower pace, reliant on Mitchell’s scoring and Mobley/Allen’s rim protection.

Future Outlook

The Pacers are rising with Haliburton as their franchise player, while the Cavs must decide whether to keep their core intact or make changes after another early playoff exit.

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