The Indiana Pacers advanced to their second consecutive Eastern Conference Finals after 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 4-1, eliminating the Cavaliers in Cleveland.

"I'm sorry that their season had to end like this," Rick Carlisle said after his fourth-seeded Pacers eliminated Cleveland despite the Cavs' 64 wins and Coach of the Year honors.

May 11, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defends during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Shortly after the final buzzer, Mitchell was seen having words with Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, who went off for 31 points and eight assists to lead Indiana to the victory. The two superstars exchanged pleasantries after the game as they commended each other for a hard-fought series.

Keyshawn Johnson said the Pacers aren’t ready for New York and the Knicks. The Pacers won Game 7 at Madison Square Garden last year

On Tuesday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers had their season come to an end when they lost to the Indiana Pacers by a score of 114-105. Despite being the first

This rally was led by the Pacers' star Haliburton. James saw this and took to social media, expressing his opinion on the 25-year-old. James referred to an old report that claimed NBA players voted Haliburton as the most overrated player in the league.

The Pacers shook off a cold first quarter, surging to beat the Cavaliers 114-109 in the deciding Game 5 on Tuesday. After the game, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle gave his team credit for knocking off one of the NBA's top contenders.