Indiana takes the lead against Cleveland, Golden State advances to the semifinals

Cleveland - Indiana 112:121, Houston - Golden State 89:103

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The Indiana Pacers took a 1-0 lead against Cleveland in the NBA Eastern Conference playoff semifinals, after winning 121-112 on the road last night.

Indiana's most efficient player was Andrew Nembhard with 23 points. Tyrese Halliburton added 22 points and 13 assists, Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nasmith each scored 17 points and eight rebounds, while Myles Turner had 13 points, 11 rebounds and three steals.

Donovan Mitchell was the most efficient player for Cleveland with 33 points. Ty Jerome added 21 points and eight assists, Evan Mobley recorded 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Jarrett Allen with 12 and Deandre Hunter with 11 points also scored in double figures.

Cavaliers All-Star point guard Darius Garland missed the game due to a left big toe injury.

The winner of the series is the team that first records four wins, and the next game is scheduled for Tuesday night in Cleveland.

The winner of this series will play against the winner of the match between Boston and New York in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Golden State advanced to the Western Conference playoff semifinals after defeating Houston 103:89 on the road in the seventh, decisive game of the first-round series.

The Warriors won the series 4:3 overall, after previously having a 3:1 lead.

Golden State's top scorer was Buddy Hield with 33 points, including nine three-pointers, tying the NBA record for most field goals made in Game 22 of a playoff series. Stephen Curry added 10 points, 20 rebounds and seven assists, Jimmy Butler had 16 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and Draymond Green had XNUMX points, six rebounds and five assists.

The only scorer for the Warriors' reserves was Kevon Looney with three points.

Houston's most efficient player was Aimen Thompson with 24 points and nine rebounds. Alperen Shengun added 21 points, 14 rebounds and five assists, while the only other double-digit scorer was Fred Vanvliet with 17 points and seven rebounds.

Golden State will play Minnesota in the Western Conference semifinals, which defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round by an aggregate score of 4:1.

The first game of the series between Golden State and Minnesota is scheduled for Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

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