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The Indiana Pacers have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive year, defeating the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers 114–105 in Game 5 on Tuesday night. Overcoming a 19-point first-half deficit, the Pacers secured the series
🔥 Game 5 Highlights
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Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 31 points and 8 assists, including a dominant 22-point stretch that sparked a 55–24 run.
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Pascal Siakam contributed 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Andrew Nembhard added 18 points and 6 assists.
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Myles Turner hit a crucial 3-pointer late in the game to seal the victory.
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Despite Donovan Mitchell‘s 35 points and 9 rebounds, and Evan Mobley‘s 24 points, the Cavaliers were unable to complete a comeback.
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The Cavaliers struggled with shooting, hitting only 38.9% from the field, and lost all three home games in the series—a first in franchise history.
🏀 What’s Next
The Pacers now await the winner of the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks series to determine their opponent in the Eastern Conference Finals. If the Knicks advance, it would set up the first Pacers-Knicks Eastern Conference Finals rematch in 25 years, with New York holding home-court advantage.
