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Cleveland Cavaliers 126, Indiana Pacers 104: final score and stats

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers 126 to Indiana Pacers 104, on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA · East Semifinals - Game 3Friday, May 9, 2025
DateMay 9, 2025
Start time7:30 PM ET
VenueGainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
TVESPN
Attendance17,274

Line score

Team1234T
Cleveland Cavaliers32343129126
Indiana Pacers32133425104

Top performers

Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsDonovan Mitchell · 43
ReboundsEvan Mobley · 13
AssistsMax Strus · 7
RatingDonovan Mitchell · 43 PTS, 9 REB
Indiana Pacers
PointsBennedict Mathurin · 23
ReboundsAaron Nesmith · 7
AssistsT.J. McConnell · 7
RatingBennedict Mathurin · 23 PTS

Team comparison

Cleveland CavaliersIndiana Pacers
Points per game
116.8
111.2
Points allowed per game
115.8
113.2
64-18Record50-32
2nd in Central DivisionStanding3rd in Central Division
2-5Road record / home record2-5
LWLLWLast 5WWLLW
L1StreakW2

Team stats

Cleveland CavaliersIndiana Pacers
42-100FG35-80
Field Goal %
42
44
14-473PT9-30
Three Point %
30
30
28-37FT25-34
Free Throw %
76
74
Rebounds
56
37
Offensive Rebounds
18
4
Defensive Rebounds
38
33
Assists
24
26
Steals
5
6
Blocks
7
8
Turnovers
14
13
Team Turnovers
0
0
Total Turnovers
14
13
Technical Fouls
1
5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Cavaliers
Evan Mobley C · Toe
Out
Sam Merrill G · Elbow
Out
Nae'Qwan Tomlin F · Back
Out
Indiana Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Johnny Furphy G · Knee - Surgery
Out
Ben Sheppard G · Knee
Out
Aaron Nesmith G · Hand
Day-To-Day

Box score

Cleveland Cavaliers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Jarrett Allen31196-110-07-8122302482+38
Evan Mobley35186-131-35-6134033582+26
Donovan Mitchell374314-295-1310-1495210544+35
Max Strus33208-124-80-077001255+32
Darius Garland25103-112-72-213400014+10
Dean Wade1400-20-20-041101131-15
De'Andre Hunter2182-61-53-450000142-14
Isaac Okoro410-10-01-200010001-3
Javonte Green300-10-00-020100020-1
Ty Jerome1321-80-40-010300012-15
Sam Merrill2031-51-50-112000013+18
Craig Porter Jr.321-10-00-010000010-1
Team12642-10014-4728-3756241457183826

Indiana Pacers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Pascal Siakam28188-141-41-343100222-14
Myles Turner26154-71-26-830113035-26
Andrew Nembhard26104-92-40-044311044-32
Aaron Nesmith2773-71-40-071002164-29
Tyrese Haliburton3042-80-10-005310002-20
James Johnson531-10-01-210110011+2
Obi Toppin1951-70-43-425000023-3
Jarace Walker420-20-12-411000010+3
Thomas Bryant1521-20-00-030011032+1
Tony Bradley300-10-00-010000010+2
T.J. McConnell21124-90-04-467100150+8
Ben Sheppard631-11-10-020100021+2
Bennedict Mathurin27236-113-88-910210014-7
Team10435-809-3025-343726136843329

Recent form

Nov 13, 2026 · at Miami HeatL 121-133
Nov 11, 2026 · at New York KnicksW 115-107
Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124
Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95
Nov 13, 2026 · vs New York KnicksW 106-104
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 114-101
Nov 9, 2026 · at Dallas MavericksL 122-125
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsL 102-114
Nov 4, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 107-103

Season series

IND wins series 3-1
Apr 13, 2025IND 126, CLE 118
Apr 10, 2025CLE 112, IND 114
Jan 14, 2025CLE 127, IND 117
Jan 12, 2025IND 108, CLE 93

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers?

Cleveland Cavaliers won, 126-104, on Friday, May 9, 2025.

What was the final score of Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers?

Cleveland Cavaliers 126, Indiana Pacers 104.

Who were the top performers?

Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell (43 points). Indiana Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin (23 points).

Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers played?

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN.

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