🏀 Game Recap: Cavaliers 135, Pacers 119
The Cleveland Cavaliers lit up the scoreboard and overwhelmed the Indiana Pacers 135–119, behind a masterful performance from Donovan Mitchell, who poured in 34 points and set the tone from start to finish 🔥. For new fans, this game was a showcase of how a superstar can control pace. For seasoned hoop heads, it was Cleveland’s blend of elite shot creation and transition pressure that carried them.
🔥 First Half — Cleveland Comes Out Blazing
The Cavs exploded early, running the floor like a track team and shredding Indiana’s defense possession after possession.
Donovan Mitchell started hot — attacking the rim, hitting tough pull-ups, and drawing double teams that opened up the floor.
Around him:
- Darius Garland added smooth playmaking and deep shooting 🎯
- Evan Mobley dominated around the rim with finishes and putbacks
- Jarrett Allen controlled the paint and protected the rim
Indiana tried to keep up behind Tyrese Haliburton’s playmaking and Bennedict Mathurin’s scoring bursts, but Cleveland’s tempo was simply too much.
🔥 Second Quarter — The Cavaliers Blow It Open
Midway through the second, Cleveland flipped the game on its head with a 12–0 run:
- Garland hit back-to-back threes
- Mobley scored on consecutive rolls to the basket
- Mitchell found shooters after collapsing the defense
The Pacers couldn’t guard anything. Cleveland’s ball movement was crisp, and their second-chance scoring — especially from Mobley and Allen — kept them rolling.
By halftime, the lead had ballooned, and Indiana looked stunned.
🔥 Third Quarter — Pacers Show Fight, but Mitchell Slams the Door
Indiana came out swinging:
- Haliburton knocked down threes
- Myles Turner hit midrange jumpers
- Mathurin attacked the rim aggressively
They cut the lead to single digits…
But Donovan Mitchell immediately answered with:
- A step-back three
- A driving layup in traffic
- A transition assist to Garland
Every Pacers run was instantly met with a Cleveland run of their own.
🔥 Fourth Quarter — Cavs Control, Pacers Fade
Cleveland played the fourth quarter with poise and maturity:
- They slowed the pace
- Avoided turnovers
- Executed half-court sets
- Continued dominating the glass
Indiana ran out of energy and answers.
The Cavaliers cruised to a confident, high-powered victory.
⭐ Player of the Game
Donovan Mitchell — 34 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds
He was unstoppable at every level of the floor — scoring inside, outside, in transition, and in isolation. Vintage Spida 🕷️🔥.
📌 Final Takeaways
- Cleveland’s offense is one of the most explosive in the league when Mitchell and Garland are rolling.
- Indiana’s defense couldn’t handle the Cavs’ tempo, especially in transition.
- Mobley and Allen’s interior presence continues to give Cleveland a massive advantage.
- This was one of the Cavs’ most impressive performances of the season so far.
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