The fourth-seeded Pacers booked their return to the Eastern Conference Finals with Tuesday night’s 114-105 victory over the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, wrapping up a stunning series victory in only five games. Haliburton led the way with 31 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including 6-of-10 on 3-pointers, along with eight assists and six rebounds.

December 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots the basketball against Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the first quarter of the in-season tournament championship at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Pascal Siakam is headed back to the Eastern Conference Finals. The former Toronto Raptors All-Star helped lead the Indiana Pacers to a 114-105 victory as they take down the No.

Ben Mathurin hit De'Andre Hunter in the lane, which led to an altercation and his ejection early in Game 4 on Sunday night.

The Indiana Pacers appear ready to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, given their 3-1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Many NBA experts predict

The NBA playoffs continue on Tuesday, with the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the No. 4 Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Pacers took a 3-1 series lead on Sunday with a 129-109 victory.