Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers — 117:108, NBA

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned a 117-108 win over the Indiana Pacers, pulling away late to secure a nine-point victory. Cleveland’s offense was led by Donovan Mitchell, who poured in 38 points, while James Harden added 28 to give the Cavaliers a consistent two-man scoring engine throughout the night. Cleveland’s efficiency inside the arc helped set the tone, as the Cavaliers shot 27-for-45 (60.0%) on field goals overall. Indiana countered with perimeter volume and makes (17 three-pointers on 44 attempts), but struggled to match Cleveland’s conversion rate, finishing 16-for-42 (38.0%) from the field. The Pacers got balanced production, with Obi Toppin and Micah Potter scoring 21 points apiece and Jalen Slawson adding 19. Indiana also moved the ball effectively (28 assists), but Cleveland’s blend of shot-making and control of the glass (46 rebounds to Indiana’s 43) helped the Cavaliers maintain control in key stretches. Going forward, the Cavaliers can point to high-end shot creation from Mitchell and Harden and strong overall efficiency as winning pillars. For Indiana, the three-point output and playmaking were positives, but the Pacers will need more consistent finishing and overall shooting efficiency to convert strong ball movement into wins against top offenses.