Both Cleveland and Indiana boast deep rosters that deliver in the clutch, which should make for a competitive semifinals clash.

The firepower on this Cavs team is off the charts. Mitchell and Garland are both high-end scorers and creators. Mobley's offense blossomed in the year he won DPOY. Allen provides the rim runs that keep attention and bodies occupied inside. And there's plenty of shooting among the role players around those four.

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers face a pivotal Game 5 in their 2025 NBA playoffs first-round series Tuesday. Here are some expert picks.