Maybe the NBA was doing the Cavs and the Indiana Pacers a favor by pushing Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals back to Sunday, May 4. It‘s probably because the league knows what is in store. The second round won’t offer either team a chance to catch its breath.

The Indiana Pacers went toe-to-toe for five games with one Central Division rival, the Milwaukee Bucks. They finally delivered the knockout punch Tuesday night — with an 8-0 closing rally to secure a 119=118 overtime victory and a 4-1 series win on Tyrese Haliburton's layup with 1.

Both Cleveland and Indiana boast deep rosters that deliver in the clutch, which should make for a competitive semifinals clash.