Garland scored 29 points as the Cavaliers defeated the Pacers 120-116.

January 7th - The Cavaliers defeated the Pacers 120-116 . Garland scored 29 points and 6 assists, Mobley contributed 20 points and 6 rebounds, and Allen had 19 points and 12 rebounds. For the Pacers, Siakam scored 22 points, but the team's losing streak continues.

In the first quarter, the Pacers rallied midway through the quarter, extending their lead to 9 points. At the end of the first quarter, the Pacers led 28-22 . In the second quarter, the Pacers started strong, widening the gap to 8 points, but the Cavaliers, led by Garland and Mobley, tied the game and then took the lead. Huff hit two three-pointers in the quarter, scoring 10 points and helping the Pacers maintain a 60-53 lead at halftime.

After switching sides, the Pacers maintained their lead thanks to higher offensive efficiency, controlling the game 93-84 after three quarters . In the final quarter, the Cavaliers improved on both ends of the court, quickly erasing the deficit and taking the lead. At crucial moments, Garland scored consecutive points to stabilize the situation, racking up 14 points in the quarter and completely taking over the game. Ultimately, the Cavaliers defeated the Pacers 120-116.

Cavaliers player statistics

Garland 29 points , 2 rebounds , 6 assists; Mobley 20 points , 6 rebounds , 5 assists; Merrill 19 points , 4 rebounds, 2 assists ; Allen 19 points, 12 rebounds , 4 assists; Hunter 12 points , 9 rebounds, 2 assists; Porter 8 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists; Tomlin 7 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Wade 3 points , 1 rebound; Tyson 3 points, 2 rebounds , 4 assists

Pacers player data

Pascal Siakam 22 points , 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Filip Huff 20 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Nembuhad 15 points , 1 rebound, 11 assists; Nesmith 14 points , 8 rebounds , 4 assists; Porter 11 points, 2 rebounds ; Walker 10 points , 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Fofé 9 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists; McConnell 7 points, 6 assists; Sheppard 6 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist.