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Former Texas A&M star Alex Caruso Shines in NBA Finals with career night and series tied
The NBA Finals feature two former Texas A&M Aggies competing for a championship, and on a career night, Alex Caruso helped tie the series at 1-1 with an impressive playoff performance. Caruso is not typically known for his scoring prowess, but he has built his reputation as a high-energy defender who challenges the league's most elite guards. However, in Game 2, he became the sixth undrafted player in the last decade to score 20+ points in a Finals game. Most of his damage came from beyond the arc, where he shot 4-for-8, tallying 12 points. He was also perfect from the free-throw line, going 4-for-4. Advertisement Now in his ninth season, Caruso has another chance to earn an NBA championship ring, his first came in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers. Since then, he has remained a solid defensive presence, earning NBA All-Defensive First and Second Team honors in 2023 and 2024. A&M fans will have reason to celebrate either way, whether Caruso secures his second ring or Quenton Jackson earns his first. We wish them both the best of luck for the remainder of the series. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1. This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: NBA Finals Spotlight: How Caruso's defense & shooting turned the tide
Fox Sports
04-05-2025
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Haliburton and the Pacers visit Cleveland to begin second round
Associated Press Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -8; over/under is 229.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Cavaliers host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Indiana Pacers to begin the Eastern Conference second round. Indiana went 3-1 against Cleveland during the regular season. The Pacers won the last regular season matchup 126-118 in overtime on Sunday, April 13 led by 21 points from Quenton Jackson, while Jaylon Tyson scored 31 points for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers are 41-11 in Eastern Conference games. Cleveland is third in the Eastern Conference with 34.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Jarrett Allen averaging 7.1. The Pacers are 10-6 against Central Division teams. Indiana is fifth in the league scoring 17.5 fast break points per game. Bennedict Mathurin leads the Pacers averaging 3.8. The Cavaliers average 15.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.0 more made shots on average than the 12.9 per game the Pacers give up. The Pacers average 13.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.3 fewer makes per game than the Cavaliers give up. TOP PERFORMERS: Donovan Mitchell is shooting 44.3% and averaging 24.0 points for the Cavaliers. Max Strus is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 9.2 assists for the Pacers. Aaron Nesmith is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 7-3, averaging 120.4 points, 46.5 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 8.9 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.0 points per game. Pacers: 8-2, averaging 117.3 points, 44.8 rebounds, 28.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.8 points. INJURIES: Cavaliers: Darius Garland: day to day (toe). Pacers: Isaiah Jackson: out for season (calf). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Yahoo
04-05-2025
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Haliburton and the Pacers visit Cleveland to begin second round
Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -8; over/under is 229.5 Advertisement EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Cavaliers host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Indiana Pacers to begin the Eastern Conference second round. Indiana went 3-1 against Cleveland during the regular season. The Pacers won the last regular season matchup 126-118 in overtime on Sunday, April 13 led by 21 points from Quenton Jackson, while Jaylon Tyson scored 31 points for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers are 41-11 in Eastern Conference games. Cleveland is third in the Eastern Conference with 34.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Jarrett Allen averaging 7.1. The Pacers are 10-6 against Central Division teams. Indiana is fifth in the league scoring 17.5 fast break points per game. Bennedict Mathurin leads the Pacers averaging 3.8. Advertisement The Cavaliers average 15.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.0 more made shots on average than the 12.9 per game the Pacers give up. The Pacers average 13.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.3 fewer makes per game than the Cavaliers give up. TOP PERFORMERS: Donovan Mitchell is shooting 44.3% and averaging 24.0 points for the Cavaliers. Max Strus is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 9.2 assists for the Pacers. Aaron Nesmith is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 7-3, averaging 120.4 points, 46.5 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 8.9 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.0 points per game. Advertisement Pacers: 8-2, averaging 117.3 points, 44.8 rebounds, 28.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.8 points. INJURIES: Cavaliers: Darius Garland: day to day (toe). Pacers: Isaiah Jackson: out for season (calf). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
04-05-2025
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- Associated Press
Haliburton and the Pacers visit Cleveland to begin second round
Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -8; over/under is 229.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Cavaliers host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Indiana Pacers to begin the Eastern Conference second round. Indiana went 3-1 against Cleveland during the regular season. The Pacers won the last regular season matchup 126-118 in overtime on Sunday, April 13 led by 21 points from Quenton Jackson, while Jaylon Tyson scored 31 points for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers are 41-11 in Eastern Conference games. Cleveland is third in the Eastern Conference with 34.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Jarrett Allen averaging 7.1. The Pacers are 10-6 against Central Division teams. Indiana is fifth in the league scoring 17.5 fast break points per game. Bennedict Mathurin leads the Pacers averaging 3.8. The Cavaliers average 15.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.0 more made shots on average than the 12.9 per game the Pacers give up. The Pacers average 13.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.3 fewer makes per game than the Cavaliers give up. TOP PERFORMERS: Donovan Mitchell is shooting 44.3% and averaging 24.0 points for the Cavaliers. Max Strus is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 9.2 assists for the Pacers. Aaron Nesmith is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 7-3, averaging 120.4 points, 46.5 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 8.9 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.0 points per game. Pacers: 8-2, averaging 117.3 points, 44.8 rebounds, 28.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.8 points. INJURIES: Cavaliers: Darius Garland: day to day (toe). Pacers: Isaiah Jackson: out for season (calf). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
