Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton lead the Pacers over the Cavaliers - the East's best team - in Game 1. Game 2 is Tuesday in Cleveland.

Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith score 17 each, Myles Turner has 13 points and 12 rebounds, and Bennedict Mathurin 11 points. The Pacers make 19-of-36 3s (52.8%) to overcome 16 turnovers and a decided disadvantage on interior scoring.

The Cavaliers had no trouble with the Miami Heat in the first round. Cleveland swept Miami in the most lopsided series in NBA history, outscoring the Heat by 122 points in four games. The Cavs had seven players average in double figures in scoring in the first-round sweep and averaged 126 points per game against Miami.