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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Indiana Pacers 117–108 on April 5 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with Donovan Mitchell leading the way on 38 points and Jalen Harden adding 28 in a balanced offensive attack. Cleveland's third quarter proved decisive, outscoring Indiana 35–33 in that frame to build separation, while the Cavaliers shot 46.7 percent from the field and made 16 three-pointers to control the pace. Indiana's offense stalled in the fourth quarter, scoring just 17 points as the Pacers shot 38.4 percent overall and committed 10 turnovers despite matching Cleveland's three-point production with 17 makes. The combined 225 total points fell short of the 240.5 Vegas line, reflecting a defensive grind in the final quarter where Cleveland's 116.6 offensive rating and 111.6 defensive rating showcased their efficiency. The loss leaves Indiana searching for consistency as the Pacers continue to chase positioning in a crowded conference race.
