Indiana Pacers @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Nov 20, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Indiana PacersPacers
2-2 · Away
7:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, November 20, 2026
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Home

Pacers vs Cavaliers tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Friday, November 20, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland. TV: WTHR 13 (15 games) (Pacers), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers).

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

Date & time
Friday, November 20, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games) · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassPacers: DAZN · Cavaliers: DAZN
Arena
Rocket ArenaCleveland

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 26, 2026
Andrew NembhardPacersGDay-To-DayNeckOct 26, 2026
Ben SheppardPacersGOutMeniscusOct 22, 2026
Ivica ZubacPacersCOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
T.J. McConnellPacersGOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCOutKneeOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Pacers

Cavaliers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pacers vs Cavaliers Preview

The Pacers are 2-2 this season, while the Cavaliers are 2-1 this season.

The Cavaliers won last season's series 4-0. The Pacers rank 13th in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Pascal Siakam (23.5 points per game) and Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game).

Pacers vs Cavaliers Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Pacers vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2026-27

Pacers 4 GPCavaliers 3 GP
116.5#14
Points per game
119.3#8
115.0#16
Opponent points
120.0#20
48.6%#5
Field goal %
46.6%#11
32.7%#16
Three-point %
36.6%#10
70.1%#29
Free throw %
74.4%#18
43.0#20
Rebounds
46.0#11
29.3#3
Assists
26.3#11
6.8#24
Steals
9.7#13
5.5#11
Blocks
8.3#1
14.8#13
Turnovers
18.0#27

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Celtics2-11.0
5Raptors2-11.0
6Cavaliers2-11.0
7Hawks2-21.5
8Pacers2-21.5
9Wizards2-21.5
10Magic1-22.0

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This Pacers vs Cavaliers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Pacers visit the Knicks Nov 22; Cavaliers visit the Bulls Nov 23.

Pacers vs Cavaliers FAQs

What time does Pacers vs Cavaliers start?

The Indiana Pacers play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, November 20, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

What channel is Pacers vs Cavaliers on?

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

What are the Pacers and Cavaliers records?

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

Who is injured for Pacers vs Cavaliers?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26: 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); T.J. McConnell (Pacers, out, hamstring).

How did Pacers vs Cavaliers go last season?

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

Who won the last Pacers vs Cavaliers game?

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

Where is Pacers vs Cavaliers being played?

At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Is Pacers vs Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?

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