Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers
April 4,2023 at 8:00 PM
Cavaliers Defeat Pacers, 115-105
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Indiana Pacers, 115-105, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Sunday.

There were 10 ties and 14 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 11 points until the final minutes. That was Cleveland, who rode a 29-18 fourth quarter to their comeback victory. The Cavs went on an 8-2 run in a six-minute span in that final frame to take control of this game. Cleveland shot 49 percent from the field while holding Indiana to 43 percent shooting. The Cavaliers outscored the Pacers in the paint, 68-42, while winning the turnover battle, 15-10.

The Pacers (34-45) were led by Bennedict Mathurin, finishing with 19 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. Jordan Nwora amassed 15 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. Aaron Nesmith accrued 14 points, six rebounds and two assists, while Andrew Nembhard collected 13 points, two rebounds, eight assists and three steals. Jalen Smith led the bench with 12 points, eight rebounds and two blocks.

The Cavaliers (49-30) were led by Donovan Mitchell, collecting 40 points, six rebounds and three steals. Darius Garland generated 20 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals. Jarrett Allen amassed 15 points and seven rebounds, while Evan Mobley tallied 14 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and four blocks. Caris LeVert led the bench with 15 points, three rebounds, four assists and three blocks.

On deck for Cleveland is a road matchup with the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. As for Indiana, they return to action on Wednesday in a home matchup with the New York Knicks.
Posted on: 4/2/2023 8:06 PM
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