Overview
- The Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-109 in Game 4, taking a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
- Indiana's 41-point halftime lead tied the largest in NBA playoff history, underscoring their offensive dominance in the first half.
- Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell missed the second half of Game 4 due to a left ankle injury and is set for an MRI on Monday to determine his status for Game 5.
- Despite Bennedict Mathurin's early ejection, the Pacers relied on contributions from Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner, and Obi Toppin, each scoring 20 or more points.
- In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to defeat the Denver Nuggets 92-87, evening their series at 2-2 ahead of Game 5 in Oklahoma City.