Cavaliers Exact Revenge, End Pacers' Undefeated Streak

A Hard-Fought Victory

The Cleveland Cavaliers ended the Indiana Pacers' undefeated start to the season with a hard-fought 118-112 victory on Tuesday night. The win was the Cavaliers' first over the Pacers since 2018 and snapped Indiana's five-game winning streak.

The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than 10 points. The Cavaliers took control in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Pacers 32-22. Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavaliers with 34 points, while Jarrett Allen added 23 points and 15 rebounds.

Turnovers Prove Costly for Pacers

The Pacers were undone by turnovers in the fourth quarter. They committed six turnovers in the final period, leading to 10 points for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, only committed two turnovers in the fourth quarter.

"We can't turn the ball over like that," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. "We had too many unforced errors in the fourth quarter. We have to be better at taking care of the ball if we want to win games."

Balanced Attack for Cavaliers

The Cavaliers got a balanced scoring attack from their starting lineup. All five starters scored in double figures, led by Mitchell's 34 points. Allen added 23 points, Darius Garland had 19 points, Evan Mobley had 17 points, and Caris LeVert had 15 points.

"It was a great team win," Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. "We got contributions from everyone tonight. We played together and we played hard. That's what it takes to win in this league."

Implication for Both Teams

The win is a big one for the Cavaliers, who improve to 4-3 on the season. It is also a big win for Mitchell, who is still trying to find his footing in Cleveland. The Pacers, on the other hand, fall to 5-1 on the season. The loss is their first since opening night.

The Cavaliers will look to build on their win when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The Pacers will look to get back on track when they host the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

Conclusion

The Cavaliers' win over the Pacers was a hard-fought victory. The Cavaliers got a balanced scoring attack from their starting lineup and played together on the defensive end. The Pacers were undone by turnovers in the fourth quarter. The win is a big one for the Cavaliers, who improve to 4-3 on the season. It is also a big win for Mitchell, who is still trying to find his footing in Cleveland. The Pacers, on the other hand, fall to 5-1 on the season. The loss is their first since opening night.