The Cavs have the best offense in the NBA, but Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell struggle against bigger, more physical players.
Big third quarter helps Cavaliers win on the road, avenging a home loss to the Pacers two nights earlier. Cavs' big four each play a big role.
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.
The Cleveland Cavaliers (33-5) face the Indiana Pacers (22-18) in an Eastern Conference battle Tuesday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (TNT/truTV/Max). Let's analyze
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.
SportsLine's model has simulated the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Thursday
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.