[Game Recap]

Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers

Dec 01, 2025

Cleveland Cavaliers Soar Past Indiana Pacers 135-119 in Impressive Win

Game Summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a convincing victory over the Indiana Pacers with a final score of 135-119. The Cavaliers showcased their offensive prowess, significantly outpacing the Pacers and capitalizing on Indiana's defensive lapses, particularly from beyond the arc, where they allowed 14 three-pointers despite averaging just 32.1% against. Meanwhile, Indiana struggled to keep pace, committing 14 turnovers that hampered their efforts.

Top Performers

Donovan Mitchell led the charge for the Cavaliers with an impressive 43 points, along with 9 rebounds and 6 assists, dominating the scoring and providing crucial playmaking. Jaylon Tyson made a notable impact with a double-double, contributing 27 points and 11 rebounds. De'Andre Hunter added 13 points to support the offense. For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam was the top performer with 26 points and 7 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard added 21 points and 6 assists, but their efforts fell short against the Cavaliers' firepower.

Odds Recap

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the game as 4.5-point favorites and delivered a strong performance, covering the spread with a 16-point victory. The game also surpassed the pre-game total of 231.0, highlighting the offensive efficiency of both teams.

Prediction Recap

The model accurately predicted the Cleveland Cavaliers would win, covering the spread and exceeding the total. All predictions—moneyline, spread, and over/under—were correct, affirming the model's reliability for this matchup.

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