NBA playoffs thread for May 4th

Two critical NBA playoff games are on schedule today. Feel free to use this as an open thread as the

Semifinals of the Eastern Conference, game 1: Indiana Pacers in Cleveland Cavaliers

• Time: 6 p.m. et et et et et et et
• Round: Half -final of the Eastern Conference – game 1
• TV: TNT, Trutv, Max

The Cavaliers start their second round after they inaugurated the Miami heat, while the Pacers are hot after a 4-1 win against the dollars. Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland against Tyrese Haliburton and a young, self -confident Indy squad.

Western Conference Playoffs, game 7: Golden State Warriors in Houston Rockets

• Time: 8:30 p.m. et
• Round: Western Conference First round – game 7
• TV: TNT, Trutv, Max

Houston has returned from a 3-1 series deficit to force this Matchup for Win-Or-Go House. Golden State will rely on Stephen Curry's playoff experience while Houston tries to complete the comeback and stand against Minnesota.