The East's top seed is on the brink of elimination. The Indiana Pacers blew out the Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-109, in Sunday's Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the second-round playoff series. The Cavs won 64 games in the regular season but are now one loss away from going home.

The Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in dominating fashion on May 11, 129-109. While the Cavs outscored Indiana in the second half, 70-49, it never seemed very close. The Pacers now lead Cleveland in the series,

The Pacers entered halftime with a 41-point lead, having absolutely dominated during the opening two quarters on their home court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It was nothing short of a shellacking, as Indiana more than doubled the total points scored by the Cavs in the first half, 80–39.