Jan 14, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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.
The Oklahoma City Thunder return home and will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. "The Rematch" is the season's second matchup between the squads. OKC suffered a high-scoring loss to Cleveland on Jan. 8.
For the second time in three days a pair of Central Division rivals face off for NBA action with the Indiana Pacers hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
The Cleveland Cavaliers head to Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a non-conference matchup. The Cavs are are 34-5, which puts them at the top of the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are 33-6, which puts them at the top of the Western Conference.
Here are three compelling storylines for the highly anticipated rematch. Cleveland's bonified superstar is undoubtedly Donovan Mitchell. Unfortunately, he had his worst game of the year in the Cavalier's first matchup with the Thunder.