The Indiana Pacers have won 15 of their last 20 games, and are surging up the Eastern Conference standings. Behind the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, the New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, and Pacers comfortably make up the second tier of Eastern Conference contenders.

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers to defeat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Darius Garland added 24 points and seven assists, while Evan Mobley had 22 points ...

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 Cavaliers already have more points against the Pacers than they managed in total against the Pacers last Sunday. The Cavaliers have jumped out to a 112-106 lead against the Pacers. The Cavaliers came into the contest with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.

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.

INDIANAPOLIS — Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 on Tuesday night. Darius Garland scored 24 points and Evan Mobley added ...

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers to defeat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Darius Garland added 24 ...

A loss to the Cavaliers on Monday night highlighted how the lack of a secondary ball-handler can negatively impact the Pistons' success.

Fantasy Impact: A trade to Milwaukee would be a mixed bag for LaVine’s fantasy outlook. While his usage rate would likely dip playing alongside two superstars, his efficiency could see a major boost. He’d get more open looks and less defensive attention, sustaining his fantasy value as an early-to-mid-round asset.

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The way they play is wearing." Indiana recorded an 8-2 record in its last 10 games, beating teams such as the San Antonio Spurs, the significantly-improved Detroit Pistons, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors,