In a nail-biting Game 5 showdown, the Indiana Pacers outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks 119–118 in overtime, sealing a 4–1 series victory and punching their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The game was a rollercoaster, featuring 23 lead changes and intense back-and-forth action.
Tyrese Haliburton was the hero for Indiana, scoring the go-ahead layup with just 1.3 seconds remaining in OT. The Pacers closed the game on an 8–0 run, capitalizing on Milwaukee’s costly mistakes down the stretch. Pascal Siakam added 19 points and 9 rebounds, while Myles Turner contributed 17 points.
Despite a monster triple-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo—30 points, 20 rebounds, and 13 assists—the Bucks couldn't hold off Indiana’s late surge. Damian Lillard, playing through injury, scored 28 but missed a crucial shot in the final seconds.
The Pacers now move on to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the next round, riding a wave of momentum and confidence after eliminating a top-tier Eastern contender.