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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Indiana Pacers 120–109 on November 21 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with Donovan Mitchell leading the hosts with 32 points while Evan Mobley added 22. Cleveland's third-quarter dominance proved decisive, outscoring Indiana 38–26 in that frame to establish control. The Cavaliers shot 48.3 percent from the field and made 13 three-pointers, posting a 119.0 offensive rating against Indiana's 107.5. Despite Andrew Nembhard's team-leading 32 points and Pascal Siakam's 26 for the Pacers, Indiana's 42 percent shooting and 11 made threes proved insufficient; the visitors also committed 12 turnovers to Cleveland's 14 while generating 10 steals. Cleveland's 52 rebounds and 28 assists enabled the home team to control the tempo and pace, ultimately outrebounding Indiana by nine. The victory extends Cleveland's recent form and solidifies their standing in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
