Context:

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, with the Cavaliers entering the series as the top seed in the Eastern Conference after a 64-18 season. Darius Garland, a key player for the Cavaliers, has provided crucial depth behind star Donovan Mitchell, averaging 20.6 points and leading the team with 6.7 assists per game. Currently dealing with a toe injury, Garland is listed as questionable for Game 2, having missed the past three games, though he is considered the most likely among injured players to return. The game will be broadcast on TNT and truTV, with streaming options available on Max and Sling. Garland's return is anticipated by the team as they prepare for the 7 p.m. ET tip-off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Dive Deeper:

• The Cavaliers finished the regular season with a 64-18 record, securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and are currently competing against the Pacers in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

• Donovan Mitchell led the team, but Darius Garland's development provided essential depth, as he averaged the second-most points per game and was the leading assist provider with 6.7 assists.

• Garland is suffering from a sprained toe, which has caused him to miss three consecutive games, but he remains the most probable to play in Game 2 among the injured Cavaliers.

• The Cavaliers are optimistic about Garland's return for the game against the Pacers, which is critical for maintaining their playoff momentum and depth.

• The game will be nationally broadcast on TNT and truTV, with streaming options available through Max and Sling, and is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET in Indianapolis.

• The Cavaliers are taking on the Pacers in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. Cleveland finished the season with a 64-18 record and in first place in the Eastern Conference.

• The Cavs were led by star guard Donovan Mitchell, but it has been the development of guard Darius Garland that provided the team with much-needed depth. He averaged the second-most points per game on the team, and led the team with 6.7 assists. Garland became a reliable scoring option behind Mitchell, but remained Cleveland's best facilitator. 

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• The guard is dealing with a toe injury that could sideline him for a fourth consecutive game. The good news is that among the Cavaliers' injuries for Game 2, Garland seems the most likely to play. 

• Here are the latest updates on whether or not Garland is playing in Game 2 vs. the Pacers. 

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• Is Darius Garland playing tonight vs. Pacers?

  Garland is listed as questionable for Tuesday night's game. His sprained toe has forced him to miss three consecutive games. While teammates Evan Mobley and De'Andre Hunter are both considered questionable and doubtful to play, there is hope that Garland will be able to make his return. 

• This section will be updated. 

• Darius Garland 2024-2025 season stats

  Here are Garland's per-game stats for the 2024-2025 season. 

• • 75 games
  • 30.7 minutes
  • 20.6 points
  • 2.9 rebounds
  • 6.7 assists
  • 1.2 steals
  • 47.2% FG%
  • 40.1% 3FG%
  • 87.8% FT%
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• What channel is Cavaliers vs. Pacers on today?

  • TV channel: TNT, truTv
  • Live stream: Max, Sling
  The second game between the Cavaliers and the Pacers will be aired on TNT and truTV. It can be live-streamed on Max, but will also be available on Sling. The latter has TNT in its channel lineup, so you can subscribe to Sling and get this playoff game, as well as the rest of the platform's channel offerings. 

• Cavaliers vs. Pacers start time

  • Date: Tuesday, May 6
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  Game 2 between the Cavaliers and Pacers is the first of two playoff games scheduled for Tuesday. Cleveland and Indiana will duke it out in the first game of the night with a 7 p.m. ET tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.