Is it expected to enter the Eastern Conference Final for two consecutive years? Pacers defeated the Cavaliers in the regular season, and won 1-0 in the first game

In the first game of the Eastern Conference semi-finals, the Pacers, who played away, beat the Cavaliers 121-112, got a good start, leading 1-0 with a big score, and gaining the home advantage. It is worth mentioning that the Pacers killed the Cavaliers three times in the regular season, and are the only team in the league that can kill the Cavaliers three times. Although two of the wins were won in the final stage of the regular season, facing the Knights in the Remnant Formation, if they can kill the Knights three times, they have a psychological advantage.

And in the first game of the semi-finals, the Pacers took the lead, defeated the Cavaliers away and took the lead with a big score. In this way, the Pacers may also make the second consecutive year to reach the Eastern Conference Finals. Last season, the Pacers eliminated the Bucks and Knicks and entered the Eastern Conference Finals. Including today's game, Pacers head coach Carlisle's playoff career wins reached 76 games, surpassing Chuck Daley and Nelson, and rising to 14th place in history.

Pacers opened fire outside the three-point line today, and the team made 19 of 36 shots, 10 more three-pointers than the Cavaliers. The Pacers also scored 6 players in double digits, and 4 of them scored at least 17 points. Halliburton performed well on both ends of the offense and defense, playing for 36 minutes, made 9 of 15 shots, 2 of 6 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, scored 22 points, 3 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks, with plus or negative value +11.

Nemhard performed well and was very efficient on the offensive end. He played 37 minutes, made 7 of 10 shots, 5 of 6 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, scored 23 points and 6 assists, and did not make any mistakes, with a positive and negative value of +21 highest in the game.

Siakam has a moderate touch and comprehensive performance. He played for 33 minutes, made 6 of 15 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers, 3 of 3 free throws, scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, plus or negative value +16. In the first half, Siakam played for 17 minutes, made 4 of 10 shots, and scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Nesmith performed well and felt hot. He started in just 25 minutes, made 5 of 8 shots, 4 of 6 three-pointers, 3 of 4 free throws, scored 17 points and 8 rebounds, plus or negative values ​​+9.

Turner played for 33 minutes, made 5 of 9 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, scored 13 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks, and also had 3 turnovers, plus and minus value +11. Mathering made 23 minutes off the bench, made 4 of 10 shots, 3 of 5 three-pointers, contributing 11 points and 5 rebounds.