The Indiana Pacers (22-18) get a rematch with the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers two nights after a shocking victory in Cleveland snapped the Cavs' 12-game winning streak and gave the Pacers a sixth consecutive win.

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers to defeat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 in Indianapolis on Tuesday.

In a bounce-back victory over the Pacers, the Cavs were led by Donovan Mitchell, who put the team on his back.

Mitchell has taken on a slightly different role this season, willingly taking a step back to purposely elevate and empower his younger teammates — Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t needed Donovan Mitchell to be the Donovan Mitchell of old this season. At least, not that often. He hasn’t been as aggressive as he’s usually been. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been as efficient,

The Cavs travelled to Indianapolis and halted Indiana’s six-game victorious run. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and Bennedict Mathurin 19 for the Pacers, who had their six-game winning streak halted. Myles Turned added 17 points. The Cavaliers led 82-77 in the third quarter before going on a 10-0 run that included 3-pointers by Max Strus, Georges Niang and Mobley. Cleveland led 100-89 after three periods.

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers to defeat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Darius Garland added 24 ...

All things Pacers: Latest Indiana Pacers news ... after that 18-5 run but still have a lot of ground to make up. Donovan Mitchell is back out on the floor and rediscovering his groove.

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Darius Garland added 24 ...

The Cavs are rolling thanks in large part to Garland's play, but the East — and Cleveland's — backcourt is a crowded one.

Nobody really blew up the stat sheet for the Grizzlies, in a team effort that saw them play 12 different guys. Jaren Jackson Jr. ended up leading Memphis in scoring with 24, and he also pulled down 11 rebounds. Bane finished with 22, while Morant poured in 19 with seven assists.