The Cavs improved to 34-5 and hold the NBA's best record. Cavaliers guard Darius Garland added 24 points and seven assists. Forward Evan Mobley had 22 points and 13 rebounds and center Jarrett Allen had 16 points and nine rebounds.

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t needed Donovan Mitchell to be the Donovan Mitchell of old this season. At least, not that often. He hasn’t been as aggressive as he’s usually been. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been as efficient,

Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and Bennedict Mathurin 19 for the Pacers, who had their six-game winning streak halted. Myles Turned added 17 points. The Cavaliers led 82-77 in the third quarter before going on a 10-0 run that included 3-pointers by Max Strus, Georges Niang and Mobley. Cleveland led 100-89 after three periods.