Cleveland Looks to the Bench, Minnesota Looks to the Sweep
A lot has changed between Game 1 and Game 2 for Cleveland, making tonight’s matchup especially intriguing as they may be forced to use an entirely new lineup to avoid falling behind 0–2. Meanwhile, Golden State continues its grueling road trip, traveling from Houston to Minneapolis after their dramatic Game 7 win on Sunday. The lack of rest could be a factor—though in this round so far, all three Game 1 upsets were pulled off by the less-rested teams.
Today's TV Games
- Indiana Pacers @ Cleveland Cavaliers – TNT/Max
- Golden State Warriors @ Minnesota Timberwolves – TNT/Max
Tonight's Pick 10 (7pm ET/4pm PT)
Indiana @ Cleveland
This would usually be the classic Game 2 bounce-back for the home team, but Cleveland’s outlook has dramatically changed. Darius Garland may still be out, and Evan Mobley and De’Andre Hunter suffered injuries in Game 1. That’s potentially two starters and their sixth man missing in a pivotal game. Indiana will look to push the pace again, and their depth of scoring threats might give them the edge against a shorthanded Cavs squad led by Donovan Mitchell.
- Tyrese Haliburton – Over/Under 10.5 assists
- Pascal Siakam – Over/Under 18.5 points
- Myles Turner – Over/Under 0.5 steals
- Donovan Mitchell – Over/Under 27.5 points
- Evan Mobley – Over/Under 9.5 rebounds
- Ty Jerome – Over/Under 4.5 assists
Golden State @ Minnesota
Minnesota has been resting since their Game 5 win over the Lakers. Much like that matchup, this series pits a young, long, athletic team against a veteran but smaller squad. Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler’s health will be crucial if Golden State wants to take this series deep. Despite leading their team to a Game 7 win, the short turnaround could affect their stamina. Anthony Edwards needs to start fast if Minnesota hopes to seize Game 1 and earn extra rest for later.
- Stephen Curry – Over/Under 4.5 3-pointers made
- Jimmy Butler – Over/Under 22.5 points
- Anthony Edwards – Over/Under 28.5 points
- Rudy Gobert – Over/Under 10.5 rebounds
Pick 5 Margin (9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT)
Golden State @ Minnesota
(See full game breakdown above)
- Stephen Curry – Points
- Anthony Edwards – 3 Pointers Made
- Julius Randle – Rebounds
New York @. Boston (7pm ET/4pm PT Tuesday)
New York stunned Boston in Game 1 behind another heroic performance from Jalen Brunson, who continues to elevate his game in the postseason. The Celtics looked in control by the third quarter, but a barrage of missed threes—45 in total—let the Knicks take it in overtime. That kind of shooting slump likely won’t repeat, but Boston may be without a few key bench contributors. Look for a more focused Celtics effort, but New York will stay competitive as long as Brunson remains healthy.
- Jayson Tatum – Points
- Jalen Brunson – Assists
