The Indiana Pacers clinched a playoff spot by edging out the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-112 in a closely contested game on April 10. The Cavs were hampered by the absence of four starters, including Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, as they opted for load management after securing the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Tyrese Haliburton’s 23 points and 10 assists led the Pacers, while Aaron Nesmith contributed with 22 points. Ty Jerome led Cleveland with 24 points, but they ultimately fell short despite a late-game surge.

The game was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the second half. The Pacers took the lead towards the end of the third quarter and held off a determined Cavs comeback. Despite a last-second shot attempt from Jaylon Tyson, Cleveland could not secure a win, which leaves their playoff preparations in an uncertain state.