At halftime of Game 4 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers, one thing became crystal clear: only one team remembered it was the NBA Playoffs… and it wasn’t Cleveland.
The Pacers went absolutely nuclear in the first half, torching the Cavs with an 80-39 lead—yes, eighty to thirty-nine. That’s not a video game. That’s a real-life NBA playoff scoreline. And it has fans, analysts, and maybe even the Cavs’ own players wondering: should Cleveland even come back out for the second half?
NBA veteran Eddie A. Johnson didn’t hold back, tweeting: “If I am Cleveland, I would mess up @Pacers rhythm and leave the Arena and forfeit the 2nd half. The Pacers are looking like the best team left in the playoffs. #NBAPlayoffs”
He might be joking—but also, is he?
The Pacers were hotter than a microwave on high with aluminum foil inside. Myles Turner had 18 points in just 15 minutes, going 4-of-4 from deep. Pascal Siakam missed one shot. Even Obi Toppin looked like a human highlight reel. As a team, Indiana shot a ridiculous 60% from the field and 12-of-18 from three. This wasn’t just a run. It was a full-blown basketball firestorm.
Meanwhile, the Cavs? Well… they made 8 shots. Total. In the entire first half. They finished shooting just 25% from the field and 26.3% from three. Only Donovan Mitchell cracked double digits with 12 points—probably while muttering, “Why am I the only one here?”
Oh, and drama? You bet. Bennedict Mathurin got ejected just 1 minute into the game for punching De’Andre Hunter in the chest. Somehow, that ejection energized Indiana even more.
Game 4 isn’t over yet, but unless Cleveland finds a time machine in the locker room, this one might be wrapped with a blue and gold bow. We’ll see if the Cavs can mount a miracle comeback or if halftime was the unofficial funeral of their playoff hopes.
Stay tuned… or maybe hide your eyes.
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