The Cavaliers were largely competitive in their second-round series with the Pacers, at least outside of Game 4's blowout, but the playoff margins are razor thin. All it took were a few poorly timed injuries,

The Cleveland Cavaliers absolutely melted down in their second-round series against the Indiana Pacers and now face a long offseason with a roster currently projected to rise above the second apron.

Here are instant reactions from Beacon Journal sports writers after Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Cavs and Indiana Pacers.