Here is what Indiana and the national media said after Game 5: Charles Barkley made this point at halftime on TNT, after the Cavaliers squandered a 19-point lead, and returned to it afterward: “They used their size to their advantage,” he said. “For some reason, they wanted to start shooting jumpers.”

Allen totaled nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

As some fans wrap their heads around the end of Game 5 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers, Abram Sykora said he feels defeated.

The Cleveland Cavaliers took Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup against the Indiana Pacers on the road. A big loss in Game 4, however, brings the series back to Cleveland with the Cavs on the brink of elimination trailing 3-1 in the series.

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus attempted to light a fire under his teammates prior to Game 5 of their second-round playoff series. Before Game 5 tipped off, TNT's Jared Greenberg revealed Strus texted the Cavaliers group chat: "If you don't believe, then don't show up for work."

De’Andre Hunter (thumb), Evan Mobley (ankle) and Darius Garland (toe) continue to battle injuries. Mitchell was listed as questionable going into Game 5 because of a sprained ankle that kept him from playing the entire second half of Sunday’s Game 4 loss — an injury suffered during halftime warmups.

When the lights grew brighter, the Cavs showed their true colors, proving to be a fraudulent regular-season team.