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Donovan Mitchell banners Cavaliers payback vs Pacers to snap Indiana’s six-game win streak

Published January 15, 2025, 11:00 AMPao Ambat
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Cleveland cools off the Tyrese Haliburton–less Indiana squad as the Cavaliers exacted payback against the Pacers.

Donovan Mitchell led five Cavalier players in double figures in a strong Cleveland bounce-back. | Photo: Cleveland Cavaliers

Right back at you. 

Donovan Mitchell set the tone early as the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a rare home loss with a 127-117 victory over the Pacers, putting an end to Indiana’s six-game winning streak on Wednesday, January 15. 

Mitchell fired 27 of his 35 markers in the opening half while Evan Mobley finished with a 22-point, 13-rebound double-double for a strong bounce-back win. Darius Garland added 24 markers and seven assists. 

Just two days ago, Cleveland (34-5) saw its 12-game winning streak ended by Indiana, but the Wine and Gold got revenge. The Cavs also handed the Pacers (22-19) their first loss in 2025. 

Pascal Siakam paced last year’s Eastern Conference finalists with 23 markers as they played without point guard Tyrese Haliburton due to groin strain.  

Cleveland travels to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder (33-6) while Indiana faces the Detroit Pistons (21-19) on the road. 

(With reports from Pao Ambat)

[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]