NBA playoffs: Indiana Pacers eliminate Cleveland Cavaliers (12 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-105 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in Cleveland on Tuesday, eliminating the Cavaliers from the playoffs. The Pacers head to the Eastern Conference finals.

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-105 to win the Eastern Conference semifinals in Cleveland on May 13, 2025. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Pacers forward Pascal Siakam shoots over Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley during the first quarter. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Siakam is fouled by Cavaliers guard Max Strus during the first quarter. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Pacers center Myles Turner grabs a rebound over Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen during the second quarter. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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