The Cleveland Cavaliers finished the 2024-25 season with a strong 64-18 record, but their playoff journey ended disappointingly in the conference semi-finals. After sweeping the Miami Heat in the first round, they faced the Indiana Pacers, where injuries to key players like Darius Garland and Evan Mobley hindered their performance. A crucial moment came in Game 2 when they squandered a lead, ultimately losing 120-119, which set the tone for a 4-1 series defeat. Donovan Mitchell expressed disbelief at the outcome, emphasizing the passionate Cavs fanbase and their hopes for a better season next year.
Losing 4-1 in the conference semi-finals is an extremely disappointing end to Cleveland's season.
Cleveland had a multiple-possession lead with less than a minute left in Game 2 vs. the Pacers.
You cannot let playoff games slip away when your team is not fully healthy.
Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson noted that his team failed to match the physicality and intensity of the Pacers.
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