The action in the 2025 NBA Playoffs is heating up with teams aiming to reach the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Among the games slated for Friday night is Game 3 between the Pacers and Cavaliers.
Indiana is up 2-0 in the series after taking both games in Cleveland. Game 2 on Tuesday needed some late game heroics. The Pacers received that from none other that Tyrese Haliburton, who scored 11 of his 19 points during the final quarter, which included another game-winning three.
Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith led Indiana in scoring with 23 points each. It's also the first time since the first-round series against Orlando in 1994 that the Pacers won the first two games of a playoff series as the road team.
Donovan Mitchell, with three Cavs out with injuries, provided much of the offensive production Tuesday. Mitchell scored 48 points, extending his record of most consecutive playoff games with 30 or more points to nine games.
Here's what you need to know about Friday's matchup between the Pacers and the Cavaliers, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Pacers vs. Cavs on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Pacers vs. Cavs will air nationally on ESPN.
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Pacers vs. Cavs start time
- Date: Friday, May 10
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Pacers and the Cavs is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The Pacers look to extend its current win streak over Cleveland to five games. Indiana also hopes to close out the series at home. The last time Indiana swept a playoff series was during the 2003-04 season, when they took out the Celtics in the first round.
The Cavaliers look to earn its first win over the Pacers since Jan. 14. A win during Game 3 would also give Cleveland just its second win in Indianapolis this season.
Pacers vs. Cavs radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to the Pacers vs. Cavs broadcast live on SiriusXM.
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Pacers vs. Cavs series schedule
Indiana leads series 2-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Game 1: Pacers 121, Cavs 112 | — | — |
| May 6 | Game 2: Pacers 120, Cavs 119 | — | — |
| May 9 | Game 3 at Pacers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 11 | Game 4 at Pacers | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 13 | Game 5* at Cavs | 7 or 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 15 | Game 6* at Pacers | 7:30 or 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 18 | Game 7* at Cavs | TBA | TBA, Sling |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |