Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Game 2: When and how to watch the NBA Playoffs matchup, check full schedule

The Cleveland Cavaliers are ready to host the Indiana Pacers at the Rocket Arena on Tuesday (May 6) for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semi-final series between the two teams. The matchup, which will be a part of Round 2 of the 2025 NBA playoffs, is slated to commence at 7 pm ET on Tuesday (May 6). Game 1 of the Cavaliers v Pacers semi-final series was played on Sunday. Pacers won the fixture 121-112.

Indiana stole victory from right under Cleveland's nose in Game 1, thanks to a fabulous final-quarter performance by Tyrese Haliburton. The point guard's stellar performance saw him finish the match with 22 points and 13 assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Game 2: How to watch

Game 2 of the semi-final series between the Cavaliers and the Pacers will be broadcast live across the US by TNT, which is one of the broadcasters that holds the rights for the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The other authorized broadcasters for the playoffs phase are ESPN, ABC, and NBA TV.

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Cavaliers vs Pacers Game 2: Streaming details, TV channels

Game 2 of the Pacers v Cavaliers Eastern Conference semi-final series will also livestream on Sling. The third matchup in the series is scheduled for May 9. It will be aired live on ESPN. Game 4 between the two sides is slated to take place on May 11. That game will be broadcast by TNT.

Meanwhile, across the border, NBA fans in Canada will get to enjoy the high-octane playoff games on TSN and Sportsnet. The respective streaming platforms of the two channels, TSN+ and Sportsnet+, will also carry the live action of the playoff matchups for viewers across Canada.

2025 NBA Playoffs: Streaming options

Other streaming platforms where US residents can reportedly watch the real-time action of the playoffs unfold are fubo TV, Hulu+, YouTube TV, DIRECTV STREAM, and Live TV.

Pacers vs Cavaliers playoff series match-wise tip-off times

All times are ET

- Game 1: Outcome: Pacers won 121-112

- Game 2: 7 pm (May 6, 2025)

- Game 3: 7:30 pm (May 9, 2025)

- Game 4: 8 pm (May 11, 2025)

- Game 5*: TBD (May 13, 2025)

- Game 6*: TBD (May 15, 2025)

- Game 7*: TBD (May 18, 2025)

* indicates "if necessary"

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FAQs

What time will Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Game 2 begin?
The tip-off of Game 2 of the Cavaliers vs Pacers of 2025 NBA Playoffs is scheduled for 7 pm ET on Tuesday (May 6).

Where will the matchup take place?
The game will be played at the Rocket Arena in downtown Cleveland.