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The Pacers are returning to the Eastern Conference finals after a 114-105 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 5 on Tuesday night.

Donovan Mitchell promised that the Cavaliers will return better after saying the team let the city down with a disappointing exit following a magical season.

Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31 points, the Thunder overcame a 44-point, 15-rebound night from Denver's Nikola Jokic to go up 3-2 in the Western Conference semifinals.

After the worst three-game shooting funk of his career, Denver's Nikola Jokic returned to form with a 44-point effort Tuesday night in Game 5 -- but it wasn't enough as OKC took the lead for the first time in this Western Conference semifinals series.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon.

The Mavericks plan to select Cooper Flagg and will not entertain the possibility of trading away the No. 1 overall draft pick for a proven superstar, sources told ESPN.

The Golden State Warriors will officially be without Stephen Curry when they face elimination in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Paul Allen's estate announced Tuesday that it has begun the process of selling the Portland Trail Blazers.

With the Mavericks winning the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's ESPN's updated two-round mock.