Aaron Nesmith Scores Career-High in Pacers' 125-113 Win Over Cavaliers
Nesmith's 26-point performance helps Pacers overcome Cavaliers who were missing three starters, including All-NBA guard Donovan Mitchell, due to injuries.
- Aaron Nesmith scored a career-high 26 points, with five 3-pointers, to contribute significantly to the Indiana Pacers' 125-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Despite the Cavaliers' explosive offensive efforts, with Evan Mobley scoring a massive 33 points and Caris LeVert adding 31, the Pacers' balanced attack proved too overwhelming.
- The Pacers were led by Nesmith and Tyrese Haliburton, who recorded 21 points and 13 assists, along with Myles Turner, who contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds.
- Cavaliers were disadvantaged by injuries, playing without starters Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Jarrett Allen.
- The Pacers, decisively outscoring the Cavaliers 45-36 from beyond the 3-point line, lead the league with a 134.0 scoring average after the first two games of the season.