Twenty-four hours later, it seemed like the message was received loud and clear, as the Cavs put together one of their most complete performances of the season, overwhelming the lottery-bound Pacers.

With just a few trading days left this year, 2025 looks to have been another hot year for stocks. The S&P 500 has returned more than 19% since Jan. 1 as of market close on Monday. Barring a year-end ...