Yes, the Cavs had injuries. Darius Garland (toe), Evan Mobley (ankle) and De‘Andre Hunter (thumb) missed games. But all were back on the court for the last three games, even if they weren’t 100% healthy.

Despite a coaching change, the Cavs ended their season in the same place — Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. So all eyes are on the roster.

Max Strus sent a group text message to motivate his teammates. Then he went scoreless as the Cavaliers lost Game 5.

The top-seeded Cavs lost Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to the underdog Pacers, 114-105 — a failure that showed Cleveland how far it still needs to go.

Cavs series, 48 of 50 predictions went with Cavaliers. "It's impossible to pick against them." The two who did? They work for IndyStar.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrew Nembhard and the Indiana Pacers were just happy to make the Eastern Conference Finals last year. After two straight convincing series victories and with a wide-open chase to the NBA title, the Pacers are going to be more confident this time around.

"I'm sorry that their season had to end like this," Rick Carlisle said after his fourth-seeded Pacers eliminated Cleveland despite the Cavs' 64 wins and Coach of the Year honors.

The Knicks have a 3-1 lead in that series. The Pacers won all three road games they played in the series. Pascal Siakam added 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Guard Andrew Nembhard had 18 points and six assists.