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Trail BlazersCleveland Cavaliers @ Indiana Pacers: Dec 1, 2025
Cavaliers vs Pacers final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 135-119 on December 1, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 37 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 135 |
| Pacers | 25 | 29 | 36 | 29 | 119 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 43 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 11 REB Jaylon Tyson
- 6 AST Donovan Mitchell
Pacers
- 26 PTS Pascal Siakam
- 7 REB Pascal Siakam
- 6 AST Andrew Nembhard
Cavaliers vs Pacers Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade FC | 25 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 1-4 | 2-3 | +3 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 30 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10-13 | 4-5 | 3-3 | +23 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 27 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 2-6 | 3-6 | +5 |
| Evan Mobley F | 28 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6-13 | 0-3 | 1-2 | +22 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 34 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16-27 | 4-10 | 7-9 | +22 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Chris Livingston F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Craig Porter G | 22 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Luke Travers G | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 21 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-9 | 3-7 | 3-4 | +7 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -4 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 27 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +15 |
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennedict Mathurin G | 21 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3-9 | 2-4 | 3-5 | -21 |
| Jay Huff C | 25 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6-10 | 3-6 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Jarace Walker F | 29 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-8 | 0-5 | 3-4 | -2 |
| Andrew Nembhard G | 32 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-11 | 2-2 | 5-6 | -16 |
| Pascal Siakam F | 31 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11-21 | 0-3 | 4-6 | -21 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tony Bradley CF | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Ethan Thompson G | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| T.J. McConnell G | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Isaiah Jackson F | 15 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -13 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl F | 16 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-3 | 3-3 | +5 |
| Ben Sheppard G | 17 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Taelon Peter G | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Garrison Mathews G | 25 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 6-9 | -11 |
Cavaliers vs Pacers Recap
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers behind a 12-point first-quarter lead that they never gave back. The win moves the Cavaliers to 13-9, while the Pacers fall to 4-17.
Cleveland outscored Indiana 37-25 in the opening quarter and held a 12-point lead again at halftime, 66-54. The Pacers won the third quarter 36-33 and trimmed it to 99-90 after three. Cleveland then took the fourth 36-29. The Cavaliers committed 8 turnovers to the Pacers' 14.
Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points for the Cavaliers and added 6 assists. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Cleveland shot 50 of 98 from the field, against 41 of 85 for the Pacers. The Cavaliers also won the rebounding count, 48 to 36.
The number to know: 27 assists. Cleveland's passing produced 8 more assists than Indiana's 19, and it fed a 50-of-98 shooting night.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| 50-98 | Field Goals | 41-85 |
| 51.0% | FG % | 48.2% |
| 14-40 | 3-Pointers | 10-30 |
| 35.0% | 3P % | 33.3% |
| 21-29 | Free Throws | 27-37 |
| 72.4% | FT % | 73.0% |
| 48 | Rebounds | 36 |
| 19 | Off. Rebounds | 14 |
| 27 | Assists | 19 |
| 7 | Steals | 5 |
| 8 | Blocks | 6 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 28 | Fouls | 22 |
| 21 | Biggest Lead | 2 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 58.2% | 6.7% | 46.3% | 0.214 |
 Pacers | 54.1% | 12.1% | 32.6% | 0.318 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Pacers Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, December 1, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games)
- Arena
- Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Cavaliers vs Pacers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
- L vs Celtics 115-117 Nov 30, 2025
- L @ Hawks 123-130 Nov 28, 2025
- L @ Raptors 99-110 Nov 24, 2025
- W vs Clippers 120-105 Nov 23, 2025
- W vs Pacers 120-109 Nov 21, 2025
Pacers last 5
- W vs Bulls 103-101 Nov 29, 2025
- W vs Wizards 119-86 Nov 28, 2025
- L @ Raptors 95-97 Nov 26, 2025
- L vs Pistons 117-122 Nov 24, 2025
- L @ Cavaliers 109-120 Nov 21, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 5, 2026 Pacers @ Cavaliers 108-117
- Jan 6, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pacers 120-116
- Nov 21, 2025 Pacers @ Cavaliers 109-120
More NBA Games on Dec 1, 2025
- Final
Atlanta Hawks2-298
Detroit Pistons3-099Top: Johnson 29 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3126
Washington Wizards2-2129Top: Porter 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1103
Brooklyn Nets0-3116Top: Jr. 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2123
Miami Heat0-4140Top: Leonard 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-3120
Orlando Magic1-2125Top: Bane 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2131
Denver Nuggets1-2121Top: Davis 32 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0125
Utah Jazz1-3133Top: Durant 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2125
Los Angeles Lakers3-0108Top: Dončić 38 PTS, 11 REBBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Pacers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28; Pacers host the 76ers Oct 28.
Cavaliers vs Pacers FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Pacers on Dec 1, 2025?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 135-119 on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 43 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Pacers records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 13-9 and the Pacers were 4-17 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Pacers?
Donovan Mitchell scored 43 for the Cavaliers. Pascal Siakam scored 26 for the Pacers.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Pacers season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Pacers game?
The Cavaliers beat the Pacers 117-108 on Apr 5, 2026 at home.
Where was Cavaliers vs Pacers played?
At Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the home arena of the Indiana Pacers.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Pacers?
Cavaliers-Pacers: Q1 37-25, Q2 29-29, Q3 33-36, Q4 36-29.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Pacers?
Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Pacers host the 76ers on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.