Cleveland Cavaliers @ Indiana Pacers: Apr 9, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
3-1 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, April 9, 2027
Indiana PacersPacers
2-3 · Home

Cavaliers vs Pacers tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Friday, April 9, 2027 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), WTHR 13 (15 games) (Pacers).

How to Watch Cavaliers vs Pacers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, April 9, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games)
Stream
NBA League PassCavaliers: DAZN · Pacers: DAZN
Arena
Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Aaron NesmithPacersG-FDay-To-DayHamstringOct 27, 2026
Andrew NembhardPacersGDay-To-DayNeckOct 26, 2026
Ben SheppardPacersGOutMeniscusOct 22, 2026
Ivica ZubacPacersCOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Obi ToppinPacersFDay-To-DayHandOct 27, 2026
T.J. McConnellPacersGOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Tyrese HaliburtonPacersGDay-To-DayHamstringOct 27, 2026
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCDay-To-DayKneeOct 27, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Cavaliers

Pacers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Cavaliers vs Pacers Preview

The Cavaliers are 3-1 this season, while the Pacers are 2-3 this season and went 2-3 in their last 5 games.

The Cavaliers won last season's series 4-0. The Cavaliers rank 12th in steals, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Donovan Mitchell (24.8 points per game) and Pascal Siakam (24.0 points per game).

Cavaliers vs Pacers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCavaliers 4-0

Cavaliers last 5 · 2026-27 incl. playoffs

Pacers last 5

Previous meetings

Cavaliers vs Pacers Season Stats 2026-27

Cavaliers 4 GPPacers 5 GP
119.8#7
Points per game
115.0#13
117.8#20
Opponent points
114.8#17
46.8%#7
Field goal %
47.2%#6
36.7%#10
Three-point %
31.2%#24
78.6%#11
Free throw %
72.7%#26
46.3#9
Rebounds
43.8#19
26.3#14
Assists
29.4#4
9.0#12
Steals
6.4#28
7.3#3
Blocks
4.8#16
16.8#22
Turnovers
14.8#12

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
3Raptors3-10.5
4Celtics3-10.5
5Cavaliers3-10.5
6Hornets3-21.0
7Hawks2-32.0
8Pacers2-32.0
9Knicks2-32.0
10Wizards2-32.0

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This Cavaliers vs Pacers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Cavaliers host the Hawks Apr 11; Pacers visit the Knicks Apr 11.

Cavaliers vs Pacers FAQs

What time does Cavaliers vs Pacers start?

The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Indiana Pacers on Friday, April 9, 2027 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Cavaliers vs Pacers on?

Local TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), WTHR 13 (15 games) (Pacers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Cavaliers and Pacers records?

Going into this game the Cavaliers were 3-1 and the Pacers were 2-3 this season.

Who is injured for Cavaliers vs Pacers?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28: Aaron Nesmith (Pacers, day-to-day, hamstring); Andrew Nembhard (Pacers, day-to-day, neck); Ben Sheppard (Pacers, out, meniscus); Ivica Zubac (Pacers, out, ankle); Johnny Furphy (Pacers, out for season, acl); Obi Toppin (Pacers, day-to-day, hand).

How did Cavaliers vs Pacers go last season?

The Cavaliers won the regular-season series 4-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Cavaliers vs Pacers game?

The Cavaliers beat the Pacers 117-108 on Apr 5, 2026 at home.

Where is Cavaliers vs Pacers being played?

At Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the home arena of the Indiana Pacers.

Is Cavaliers vs Pacers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Cavaliers and Pacers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Pacers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.