Cavaliers Edge Pacers 108-103 in Tight Contest

Caris LeVert shines as Cleveland overcomes Indiana despite missing key players.

Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen each scored 23 points, leading the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers to a 108-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
The Pacers struggled from the 3-point line, making only 9 of 38 attempts, and blew a 15-point first-half lead.
Donovan Mitchell was sidelined for the Cavaliers due to a fractured nose, marking his 18th absence this season.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 14 points and 12 assists.
This loss slid the Pacers into seventh place in the Eastern Conference, while the Cavaliers solidified their position in third place.