Donovan Mitchell Leads Cavaliers to Victory Over Pacers, Ending Indiana's Six-Game Streak

Cleveland avenges Sunday’s loss with a 127-117 win, bolstered by Mitchell’s 35 points and a dominant third quarter.

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, including 19 in the first quarter, as the Cavaliers improved their league-best record to 34-5.
Cleveland outscored Indiana 38-28 in the third quarter, with Evan Mobley contributing 13 of his 22 points during the period.
The Pacers, missing All-Star Tyrese Haliburton due to a groin injury, saw their six-game winning streak end despite seven players scoring in double figures.
Bennedict Mathurin was ejected late in the fourth quarter after receiving two technical fouls, further hindering Indiana’s comeback effort.
The Cavaliers will next face the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder in a matchup of the NBA’s top two teams.