Overview

• The Indiana Pacers defeated the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers 121-112 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, led by Tyrese Haliburton's 22 points and 13 assists.
• Donovan Mitchell broke Michael Jordan's record with his eighth consecutive series opener scoring 30+ points, finishing with 33 in the loss.
• Cleveland struggled without All-Star guard Darius Garland, missing his third straight game due to a toe injury, and shot just 9-of-38 from three-point range.
• The Golden State Warriors secured a 103-89 Game 7 win over the Houston Rockets, with Buddy Hield tying a Game 7 record by hitting 9-of-11 threes en route to 33 points.
• Golden State now faces the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals, with Game 1 scheduled for Tuesday in Minneapolis.