Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter is expected to play Sunday in the first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers.
Hunter does not appear on the team's injury report for the opening game. The Cavaliers host the Pacers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Hunter was acquired by the Cavaliers from the Atlanta Hawks earlier this season. He played in 27 regular season games for Cleveland after the trade.
During those regular season games, Hunter averaged 14.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 0.7 steals per game.
The Cavaliers advanced to the second round after defeating the Miami Heat in four games. De'Andre Hunter rises from quiet Philly roots to NBA stardom fueled by family love and resilience describes his background, noting a journey rooted in Philadelphia and shaped by family support.
Hunter played in all four games of the series against Miami. He saw varied minutes and production across the series.
In the series opener, Hunter played 16 minutes, recording three rebounds and one assist without scoring. His playing time increased in Game 2 to 23 minutes, where he scored 12 points, added three rebounds, and one steal.
Game 3 saw Hunter on the court for 28 minutes, finishing with 21 points, four rebounds, three assists, and one steal. He played 21 minutes in Game 4, contributing 19 points, one rebound, one assist, and one steal as Cleveland completed the sweep.
Hunter's career averages against Miami stand at 15.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists over 16 games. Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report: What is the latest health update of De'Andre Hunter, will he start against Indiana Pacers? detailed his status for the upcoming game.
Against the Indiana Pacers, Hunter holds career averages of 11.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists over his last 10 contests. The first game of the series is scheduled to tip off Sunday at 6:00 p.m. EST.
