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Tip-off · Friday, April 9
ClevelandCavaliers0-0 · away
CLE
7:00 pm ET
IND
IndianaPacers0-0 · home

Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers

7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PTGainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
When and where to watch

Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers: tip-off Fri, Apr 9, 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Local TV: DAZN-CLE (CLE), WXIN FOX 59/DAZN-IND (IND); NBA League Pass out of market.

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Expected starters

projected from 2025-26 minutes · every lineup today →
Away · ClevelandCavaliers
  1. James HardenJames HardenG · #123.6pts · 34.8 min
  2. Donovan MitchellDonovan MitchellG · #4527.9pts · 33.5 min
  3. Evan MobleyEvan MobleyC · #418.2pts · 31.9 min
  4. Peyton WatsonPeyton WatsonG · #814.6pts · 29.6 min
  5. Jarrett AllenJarrett AllenC · #3115.4pts · 27.1 min
OutNae'Qwan TomlinBack · TorsoDay-To-DaySam MerrillDay-To-DayKhalifa Diop
Home · IndianaPacers
  1. Pascal SiakamPascal SiakamF · #4324.0pts · 33.2 min
  2. Kelly Oubre Jr.Kelly Oubre Jr.F-G · #1014.1pts · 31.5 min
  3. Andrew NembhardAndrew NembhardG-F · #216.9pts · 31.3 min
  4. Ivica ZubacIvica ZubacC · #4014.1pts · 30.1 min
  5. Jarace WalkerJarace WalkerF · #511.6pts · 25.7 min
OutAaron NesmithHamstring · Leg · LeftOutJohnny FurphyKnee · Leg · RightOutT.J. McConnellHamstring · Leg · Right

Teams confirm their starters about 30 minutes before tip-off. Until then this is the five the data points to, with anyone ruled out already removed.

Head to head · games that counted

Cavaliers lead 4-0

Cavaliers vs Pacers: the matchup page →
Sun, Apr 5 · 2025-26IND108CLE117Tue, Jan 6 · 2025-26CLE120IND116Mon, Dec 1 · 2025-26CLE135IND119Fri, Nov 21 · 2025-26IND109CLE120
How to watch · Cavaliers at Pacers7:00 PM ET4:00 PM PT · Friday, April 9
WXIN FOX 59/DAZN-INDINDDAZN-CLECLE

No national TV: watch on the teams' local broadcasters in-market, or on NBA League Pass out of market (local blackouts apply).

Pacers marketDAZN (streaming, local market)
Cavaliers marketDAZN (streaming, local market)
RadioSiriusXM · 93.5/107.5 The Fan · WTAM 1100 / 100.7 WMMS / S: La Mega 1300
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Around the world

Where this game lands

7 of 12 countries get it at a live-friendly hour

AustraliaLiveSat 9:00 AMDisney+ (ESPN)Furphy (IND) · Proctor (CLE)CanadaLiveFri 7:00 PMTSNNembhard (IND)IrelandLiveSat 00:00Sky SportsNew ZealandLiveSat 11:00 AMDisney+ (ESPN)NigeriaLiveSat 12:00 AMSportyTVPhilippinesLiveSat 7:00 AMPrime VideoUnited KingdomLiveSat 00:00Sky SportsFranceAlarmSat 01:00beIN SPORTS · beIN SPORTS CONNECTGermanyAlarmSat 01:00Sky Sport · Sky GoIndiaAlarmSat 4:30 AMPrime VideoItalyAlarmSat 01:00Sky Sport Basket · Sky GoSouth AfricaAlarmSat 01:00SportyTV

Injury report

both teams · read every 15 minutes
Cavaliers3 listed
OutNae'Qwan TomlinBack · Torso · est. return 2026-11-16
Day-To-DaySam MerrillElbow · Arm · Right · est. return 2026-10-22
Day-To-DayKhalifa DiopKnee · Leg · Left · est. return 2026-10-22
Pacers3 listed
OutAaron NesmithHamstring · Leg · Left · est. return 2026-10-23
OutJohnny FurphyKnee · Leg · Right · est. return 2027-01-02
OutT.J. McConnellHamstring · Leg · Right · est. return 2026-10-23