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Pacers vs Cavaliers final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 117-108 on April 5, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 32 | 26 | 33 | 17 | 108 |
| Cavaliers | 31 | 24 | 35 | 27 | 117 |
Top Performers
Pacers
- 21 PTS Micah Potter
- 12 REB Micah Potter
- 5 AST Kobe Brown
Cavaliers
- 38 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 10 REB Thomas Bryant
- 7 AST James Harden
Pacers vs Cavaliers Box Score
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Thompson G | 29 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-12 | 0-6 | 3-4 | +1 |
| Jalen Slawson F | 32 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7-11 | 5-7 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Micah Potter F | 30 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-10 | 3-5 | 6-8 | -8 |
| Kobe Brown F | 39 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-10 | 3-7 | 2-2 | -16 |
| Quenton Jackson G | 28 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5-14 | 1-4 | 4-5 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kam Jones G | 19 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-7 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Jay Huff C | 17 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Obi Toppin F | 23 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 3-7 | 10-10 | 0 |
| Taelon Peter G | 18 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -10 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bryant CF | 26 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6-9 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +4 |
| James Harden G | 34 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8-17 | 5-11 | 7-8 | +12 |
| Keon Ellis G | 33 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-9 | 3-7 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 32 | 38 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16-27 | 2-7 | 4-5 | +8 |
| Max Strus GF | 30 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-10 | 1-9 | 1-2 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dennis Schröder G | 20 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Craig Porter G | 22 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Larry Nance Jr. FC | 21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-3 | 1-2 | +5 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 13 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +1 |
Pacers vs Cavaliers Recap
The Cavaliers beat the Pacers after outscoring them 27-17 in the fourth quarter. Cleveland moved to 49-29, while Indiana fell to 18-60.
Cleveland trailed after three quarters and flipped it over the final 12 minutes. Pacers 91-90 stood on the board entering the fourth, after Indiana led 58-55 at halftime. The Cavaliers made 43 of 92 shots, while the Pacers made 33 of 86.
Donovan Mitchell scored 38 points for Cleveland, and Micah Potter answered with 21 points and 12 rebounds for Indiana. Cleveland also won the rebounding, 46 to 43, and committed 9 turnovers to the Pacers' 10. Indiana made 17 of 44 from three but could not match the Cavaliers' output inside the arc.
The number to know: 15 of 19. The Cavaliers' free throw shooting kept Indiana from cutting into the lead down the stretch.
Team Stats
| Pacers | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 33-86 | Field Goals | 43-92 |
| 38.4% | FG % | 46.7% |
| 17-44 | 3-Pointers | 16-47 |
| 38.6% | 3P % | 34.0% |
| 25-29 | Free Throws | 15-19 |
| 86.2% | FT % | 78.9% |
| 43 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 28 | Assists | 26 |
| 7 | Steals | 8 |
| 1 | Blocks | 6 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 15 | Fouls | 20 |
| 12 | Biggest Lead | 15 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pacers | 48.3% | 9.2% | 24.5% | 0.291 |
 Cavaliers | 55.4% | 8.2% | 22.5% | 0.163 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pacers vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, April 5, 20266:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games) · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pacers vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pacers last 5
- L @ Hornets 108-129 Apr 3, 2026
- W @ Bulls 145-126 Apr 1, 2026
- W vs Heat 135-118 Mar 29, 2026
- L vs Clippers 113-114 Mar 27, 2026
- L vs Lakers 130-137 Mar 25, 2026
Cavaliers last 5
- W @ Warriors 118-111 Apr 2, 2026
- L @ Lakers 113-127 Mar 31, 2026
- W @ Jazz 122-113 Mar 30, 2026
- W vs Heat 149-128 Mar 27, 2026
- L vs Heat 103-120 Mar 25, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 6, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pacers 120-116
- Dec 1, 2025 Cavaliers @ Pacers 135-119
- Nov 21, 2025 Pacers @ Cavaliers 109-120
More NBA Games on Apr 5, 2026
- Final
Toronto Raptors2-0101
Boston Celtics1-1115Top: Brown 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1115
Brooklyn Nets0-2121Top: Riley 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1120
Chicago Bulls1-2110Top: Booker 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies2-0115
Milwaukee Bucks0-3131Top: Rupert 33 PTS, 10 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic0-2112
New Orleans Pelicans0-3108Top: Bey 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-1111
Oklahoma City Thunder2-0146Top: Sensabaugh 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1122
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0108Top: Ball 35 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers2-0128
Dallas Mavericks1-2134Top: Flagg 45 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-1138
Sacramento Kings0-2109Top: Leonard 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets3-0117
Golden State Warriors0-3116Top: Durant 31 PTS, 8 ASTBox score ›
That covers Pacers vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pacers visit the Nets Oct 25; Cavaliers host the Timberwolves Oct 26.
Pacers vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Pacers vs Cavaliers on Apr 5, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 117-108 on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 38 points.
What are the Pacers and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Pacers were 18-60 and the Cavaliers were 49-29 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pacers vs Cavaliers?
Micah Potter scored 21 for the Pacers. Donovan Mitchell scored 38 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Pacers vs Cavaliers season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Pacers vs Cavaliers game?
The Cavaliers beat the Pacers 120-116 on Jan 6, 2026 on the road.
Where was Pacers vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Pacers vs Cavaliers?
Pacers-Cavaliers: Q1 32-31, Q2 26-24, Q3 33-35, Q4 17-27.
What is next for the Pacers and Cavaliers?
Pacers visit the Nets on Sunday, October 25 at 6:00 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Timberwolves on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.