Knight 105-114 Pacers, find out the maximum salary muddy

On May 14, 2025, a focus game between the G5 in the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers played against the Indiana Pacers at home.

The Cavaliers lagged behind 1-3 in the first five games, and this game reached a point where they had to win. In the first quarter, the Cavaliers' offensive was very fierce, grabbing 31 points in a single quarter, allowing the Pacers to score 19 points. At the end of the first quarter, 31-19, the Cavaliers led by 12 points.

In the second and third quarters, the Pacers launched a rampage mode, scoring 66 points in two quarters, only allowing the Cavaliers to score 45 points. At the end of the third quarter, 76-85, the Cavaliers were 9 points behind.

In the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers fought back and Mitchell made a three-pointer, Halliburton assisted Nembhard to hit a three-pointer at a critical moment, converted the offensive block, Jerome made a one-stop layup and made a 2+1, and the Pacers led by 104-97 for 7 points. There are three minutes left before the end of the game. Mitchell made two consecutive three-pointers, but also conceded three free throws. Nembhard scored 2+1, and there was almost no suspense in the game. Halliburton made both free throws, and less than a minute left. Mobley made a layup and Turner hit a three-pointer to kill the game. At this time, there were only 23 seconds left in the game, and the Cavaliers were 9 points behind. It was difficult for a miracle to happen! At the end of the game, the Cavaliers lost to the Pacers 105-114 at home, and were eliminated 1-4 in the total score. The first Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference lost all three home games. There was nothing to say about this game! It turns out that the Cavaliers are dragons in the regular season and insects in the playoffs! Garland took the blame with the maximum salary!

Siakam started for 39 minutes and made 8 of 20 shots, including 2 of 5 three-pointers and 3 of 5 free throws, scoring 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. 0 turnovers, 4 fouls, plus or negative value +10. The champion players have stable output!

Nembhard, starting for 37 minutes, made 7 of 11 shots, including 3 of 6 three-pointers and 1 of 1 free throw, scoring 18 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, plus or negative value +11. Extremely performed!

Nesmith, who started for 37 minutes, made 5 of 14 shots, including 1 of 7 three-pointers and 2 of 3 free throws, scored 13 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. 0 turnovers, 5 fouls, plus or negative value +17.

Halliburton started for 36 minutes, made 10 of 15 shots, including 6 of 10 three-pointers and 5 of 6 free throws, scoring 31 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 1 steal. 4 turnovers, 3 fouls, plus or negative value +27. Has Halliburton really been overrated after playing a huge performance? Impeccable, efficiently lead the flight, and control the overall situation!

Turner started for 33 minutes and made 3 of 7 shots, including 1 of 2 three-pointers and 3 of 4 free throws, scoring 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. 1 turnover, 2 fouls, plus or negative value +12. The last three-pointer performed great!

Tratt, played for 12 minutes, made 1 of 3 shots, including 0 of 2 three-pointers, 3 free throws, and scored 5 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, plus or negative value -8.

Shepard played for 12 minutes and made 1 of 1 shot, including 1 of 1 three-pointer, scoring 3 points, 1 rebound and 1 steal. 1 turnover, 2 fouls, plus or negative value +1.

Matherin, played 11 minutes and made 2 of 4 shots, including 0 of 1 of 3-pointers, and scored 4 points and 1 block. 1 turnover, 2 fouls, plus or negative value -13.

Bryant, played for 10 minutes and made 4 of 6 shots, including 1 of 1 three-pointer, scoring 9 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal. 0 turnovers, 3 fouls, plus or negative value +4.

McConnell, played 10 minutes, made 0 of 1 shots, scored 3 rebounds and 2 assists. 2 turnovers, 0 fouls, plus or negative value -16.

Mitchell, starting for 31 minutes, made 8 of 25 shots, including 4 of 13 three-pointers and 15 of 21 free throws, scoring 35 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals and 1 block. 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, plus or negative value -3. The battle of life and death was on the court with injuries. He was an absolute tough guy, and he received great respect. He gave all his money and burned it all. Mitchell is really good.

Mobley started for 37 minutes and made 8 of 12 shots, including 1 of 2 three-pointers and 7 of 9 free throws, scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks. 0 turnovers, 0 fouls, plus or negative value -14. Is this the best defensive player?

Garland started for 33 minutes and made 4 of 16 shots, including 0 of 6 three-pointers and 3 of 4 free throws, scoring 11 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. 5 turnovers, 4 fouls, plus or negative value -18. This kind of player is also worthy of the NBA maximum salary, and he is simply the opponent's undercover agent. The biggest culprit of the Cavaliers' loss is simply the cancer on the court, and he can be called the Cavaliers' biggest gangster. The NBA has aggrieved you, come to the CBA!

Allen started for 29 minutes, made 4 of 6 shots, 1 of 2 free throws, scored 9 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal. 2 mistakes, 1 foul, plus or negative value -3. 20 million blue-collar center, you still have to work hard!

Struz, starting for 26 minutes, made 0 of 9 shots, including 0 of 6 three-pointers, and scored 7 rebounds and 2 assists. 0 mistakes, 4 fouls, plus or negative value -3, efficiency value -4. The battle between life and death was completely lost.

Hunter, played 29 minutes and made 5 of 12 shots, including 2 of 4 three-pointers, scoring 12 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. 0 turnovers, 4 fouls, plus or negative value +4. What a pity, I haven't played in the starting lineup!

Wade played for 18 minutes, made 2 of 3 shots, including 0 of 1 three-pointer, and scored 4 points and 6 rebounds. 1 turnover, 4 fouls, plus or negative value -11.

Ocorro, played for 16 minutes, made 1 of 2 shots, and scored 2 points and 1 steal. 1 turnover, 1 foul, plus or negative value +2.

Jerome played for 11 minutes and made 3 of 5 shots, including 2 of 3 three-pointers, scoring 8 points, 2 assists and 1 steal. 0 turnovers, 3 fouls, plus or negative value +1.