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Trail BlazersCleveland Cavaliers @ Indiana Pacers: Jan 6, 2026
Cavaliers vs Pacers final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 120-116 on January 6, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 22 | 31 | 31 | 36 | 120 |
| Pacers | 28 | 32 | 33 | 23 | 116 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 29 PTS Darius Garland
- 12 REB Jarrett Allen
- 9 AST Craig Porter
Pacers
- 22 PTS Pascal Siakam
- 11 REB Johnny Furphy
- 11 AST Andrew Nembhard
Cavaliers vs Pacers Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen C | 33 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8-13 | 0-1 | 3-6 | +3 |
| Dean Wade FC | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Evan Mobley F | 35 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8-16 | 0-3 | 4-4 | -1 |
| Sam Merrill G | 31 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 6-10 | 1-2 | +5 |
| Darius Garland G | 32 | 29 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14-23 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jaylon Tyson F | 27 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -5 |
| Craig Porter G | 27 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3-6 | 1-2 | 1-2 | +7 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 20 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +10 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 21 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5-9 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +2 |
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nesmith GF | 33 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-17 | 3-7 | 1-2 | +8 |
| Andrew Nembhard G | 30 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6-12 | 1-2 | 2-4 | 0 |
| Pascal Siakam F | 34 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9-23 | 0-1 | 4-5 | -3 |
| Jay Huff C | 30 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7-10 | 4-7 | 2-2 | -14 |
| Johnny Furphy G | 30 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Ben Sheppard G | 19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Ethan Thompson G | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -10 |
| T.J. McConnell G | 17 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3-8 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Micah Potter F | 17 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 5-6 | +10 |
| Jarace Walker F | 17 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -4 |
Cavaliers vs Pacers Recap
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers after outscoring them 36-23 in the fourth quarter. The win moves the Cavaliers to 21-17, while the Pacers fall to 6-31.
Indiana led 60-53 at halftime and 93-84 after three quarters. The Pacers had won each of the first three periods. Cleveland won the rebounding count 48 to 32 and shot 49 of 88 from the field. Indiana hit 43 of 93.
Darius Garland scored 29 points for the Cavaliers, and Jarrett Allen added 12 rebounds. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 22 points, while Andrew Nembhard had 11 assists. The Pacers made 16 three-pointers to Cleveland's 10, but they also turned the ball over 19 times less often than the Cavaliers did, finishing with 11.
The number to know: 12 of 18 at the free throw line for Cleveland, which kept pace with Indiana's 14 of 19 despite the gap in fouls drawn.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| 49-88 | Field Goals | 43-93 |
| 55.7% | FG % | 46.2% |
| 10-26 | 3-Pointers | 16-35 |
| 38.5% | 3P % | 45.7% |
| 12-18 | Free Throws | 14-19 |
| 66.7% | FT % | 73.7% |
| 48 | Rebounds | 32 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 7 |
| 33 | Assists | 32 |
| 7 | Steals | 10 |
| 6 | Blocks | 4 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 23 | Fouls | 14 |
| 7 | Biggest Lead | 9 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 61.4% | 16.5% | 28.6% | 0.136 |
 Pacers | 54.8% | 9.8% | 15.6% | 0.151 |
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
- Tuesday, January 6, 20267:00 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 Pistons 110-114 Jan 4, 2026
- W vs Nuggets 113-108 Jan 2, 2026
- W vs Suns 129-113 Dec 31, 2025
- W @ Spurs 113-101 Dec 29, 2025
- L @ Rockets 100-117 Dec 27, 2025
Pacers last 5
- L @ Magic 127-135 Jan 4, 2026
- L vs Spurs 113-123 Jan 2, 2026
- L vs Magic 110-112 Dec 31, 2025
- L @ Rockets 119-126 Dec 29, 2025
- L @ Heat 116-142 Dec 27, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 5, 2026 Pacers @ Cavaliers 108-117
- Dec 1, 2025 Cavaliers @ Pacers 135-119
- Nov 21, 2025 Pacers @ Cavaliers 109-120
More NBA Games on Jan 6, 2026
- Final
Orlando Magic1-2112
Washington Wizards2-2120Top: McCollum 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0111
New Orleans Pelicans0-3103Top: III 42 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2105
Memphis Grizzlies4-0106Top: Wembanyama 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-494
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1122Top: Edwards 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2100
Sacramento Kings0-398Top: DeRozan 21 PTSBox 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 Jan 6, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 120-116 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 29 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Pacers records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 21-17 and the Pacers were 6-31 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Pacers?
Darius Garland scored 29 for the Cavaliers. Pascal Siakam scored 22 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 22-28, Q2 31-32, Q3 31-33, Q4 36-23.
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.