Pacers pen winning 'script,' top Cavs to return to East finals

The Indiana Pacers secured their first consecutive NBA Conference Finals berth by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals. Despite a strong early game from the Cavs, the Pacers responded with a late-game surge led by star guard Tyrese Haliburton and shooting guard Pascal Siakam. The series is now heading to Boston against the Celtics, while the Cavs' Donovan Mitchell showcased midrange dominance alongside Evan Mobley's key rebounds. This win marks Indiana's first time reaching consecutive conference finals since 1984.