NBA Playoffs 2025: Pacers Beat Cavaliers To Book Eastern Conference Finals Spot

Indiana coach Rick Carlisle put it best in summing up his team바카라�s finishing punch in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Pacers바카라� 114-105 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 5 on Tuesday night was similar to the first two games of the series. Cleveland jumped out to a big first-half lead, but Indiana바카라�s quick tempo eventually took a toll. Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and Pascal Siakam added 21 as the Pacers reached the conference finals in consecutive years for the first time since 2013-14. Donovan Mitchell, who missed the second half of Sunday바카라�s game due to a sprained left ankle, led Cleveland with 35 points. Evan Mobley added 24 points and 11 rebounds.

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Updated on: 14 May 2025 12:53 pm

NBA playoff Eastern Conference Cleveland semi finals Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton

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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell greet each other after the Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-105 in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff in Cleveland.

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NBA playoff Eastern Conference Cleveland semi finals Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers: Myles Turner

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Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, left, grabs a rebound away from Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus during the second half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff in Cleveland.

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NBA playoff Eastern Conference Cleveland semi finals Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers: DeAndre Hunter

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter, right, shoots as Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner defends during the second half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff in Cleveland.

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Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, right, gestures after scoring as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus reacts during the second half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff in Cleveland.

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NBA playoff Eastern Conference Cleveland semi finals Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers: Donovan Mitchell

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, shoots as Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith defends during the second half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff in Cleveland.

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NBA playoff Eastern Conference Cleveland semi finals Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers: Darius Garland

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, right, shoots as Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard defends during the second half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff in Cleveland.

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NBA playoff Eastern Conference Cleveland semi finals Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers: Ty Jerome

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome fires up the crowd during the second half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff against the Indiana Pacers in Cleveland.

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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, left, celebrates along with forward Pascal Siakam after scoring during the second half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, left, shoots as Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith defends during the second half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff in Cleveland.

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NBA playoff Eastern Conference Cleveland semi finals Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers: Max Strus

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus, right, shoots as Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard defends during the second half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff in Cleveland.

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NBA playoff Eastern Conference Cleveland semi finals Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers: Kenny Atkinson

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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson gestures during the second half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff against the Indiana Pacers in Cleveland.

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NBA playoff Eastern Conference Cleveland semi finals Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers: Andrew Nembhard

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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard, right, tries to drive by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell during the first half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff in Cleveland.

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NBA playoff Eastern Conference Cleveland semi finals Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers: Aaron Nesmith

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Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith, center, shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade defends during the first half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff in Cleveland.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, shoots as Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard defends during the second half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff in Cleveland.