
Indiana Pacers is the first team to reach the Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs 2025 after winning the fifth game on the road against Cleveland Cavaliers by 114-105 in a demonstration of power that makes two things very clear: that Tyrese Haliburton is not overrated and that they have a problem in Ohio.
The Cavs, after being the best team in the regular season in the East with a historic campaign where they reached 64 victories, have fallen apart against the Pacers who have won all 3 games they have played at home. The first two duels were incredible comebacks, and from there, it has been an uphill battle for them. Donovan Mitchell has been the only one to live up to a team that has not shown the strengths displayed throughout the year.
But let's talk about Indiana, which is no longer a coincidence, as for the second consecutive year they are in the Eastern Finals and this year they mean business. With the prevailing parity, they cannot be ruled out at all in the ring fight. In this last duel, Haliburton was phenomenal with 31 points and 8 assists. Phenomenal. Even LeBron James referenced the break regarding that player vote where he was elected the most overrated in the league. He was well accompanied by Pascal Siakam (21) and Andrew Nembhard (18). For the Cavs, Mitchell's 35 and Evan Mobley's 24 were of no use. Much to analyze for the upcoming year.
Indiana has only dropped 2 games against Antetokounmpo's Bucks, the best in the East. Watch out for them.
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