Just over an hour before game time, the Pacers made a major announcement. Both Mathurin and Nesmith will be available to play. Mathurin has been a huge part of Indiana's second unit all season long. In the 72 regular season games he played, including 49 starts, he averaged 16.1 points per game to go along with 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists.

Tyrese Haliburton delivered the winning layup. He had 26 points and 10 assists as he improved to 9-0 in home playoff games.