NBA · Final

Cavaliers Secure Victory Over Pacers in Close Contest

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Sunday, April 5, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Rocket Arena

Cleveland Cavaliers 117, Indiana Pacers 108, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Indiana Pacers 117-108 at Rocket Arena on April 5, 2026.

Who was favored in Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1800 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.

The Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena, with the Cavaliers emerging victorious with a final score of 117-108. This matchup was notable as the Cavaliers had already secured a 4-0 series win over the Pacers in their previous meetings this season. Cleveland's strong home record of 49-29 contrasted sharply with Indiana's struggles, reflected in their away record of 18-60.

In their last ten games, the Cavaliers have shown solid form, boasting a record of 7-3, with an average of 121.0 points scored and 119.2 points allowed per game. Their recent performance includes a win against the Golden State Warriors on April 3, where they triumphed 118-111, and a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on April 1, which ended 113-127. The Cavaliers are currently on a one-game winning streak.

Conversely, the Pacers have struggled, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games. They have averaged 123.0 points scored but have allowed 128.1 points per game during this stretch. Their most recent game resulted in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets, with a score of 108-129 on April 3. The Pacers are currently on a one-game losing streak.

The Cavaliers' home performance has been commendable, with a home record of 2-2 in their last four games, while they have been particularly strong away, going 5-1. The Pacers, on the other hand, have struggled both at home and on the road, with a home record of 1-3 and an away record of 2-4 in their last six games.

In terms of their head-to-head matchups, the Cavaliers have dominated the series, winning the last four encounters, including two this season. In their most recent meeting on January 7, 2026, the Cavaliers won 120-116, and on December 2, 2025, they secured a 135-119 victory.

Injury concerns for the Pacers include Tyrese Haliburton, who is listed as day-to-day due to an Achilles issue, and Johnny Furphy, who is out with a knee injury. The absence of key players can significantly impact a team's performance, particularly for a struggling team like Indiana.

The betting market reflected the Cavaliers' strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -16.5 in favor of Cleveland. The moneyline odds were heavily tilted towards the Cavaliers at -1800, while the Pacers were listed at +1000. The total points for the game was set at 240.5, with over odds at -105.0 and under odds at -115.0.

Conditions at Rocket Arena were conducive for basketball, and the atmosphere was charged as fans witnessed a competitive game. Key moments in the fourth quarter included a series of scoring plays that highlighted the Cavaliers' ability to maintain their lead. Donovan Mitchell made crucial shots, including a 24-foot running pullup jump shot and a driving layup by James Harden, which helped secure the win.

As the game concluded, the Cavaliers demonstrated their dominance over the Pacers, reinforcing their position in the league and showcasing their potential as they head into the final stretch of the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CLE -16.5	240.5 o -105 / u -115	Indiana Pacers +1000 · Cleveland Cavaliers -1800

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Injury report

Tyrese HaliburtonDay-To-DayAchillesIndiana Pacers
Johnny FurphyOutKneeIndiana Pacers

Leaders

PointsDonovan Mitchell38Cleveland Cavaliers
AssistsJames Harden7Cleveland Cavaliers
ReboundsThomas Bryant10Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsMicah Potter21Indiana Pacers
AssistsKobe Brown5Indiana Pacers
ReboundsMicah Potter12Indiana Pacers

Recent form

Cleveland Cavaliers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W1121 scored · 119.2 allowed per game2-2 at home

W118-111at Golden State WarriorsApr 3
L113-127at Los Angeles LakersApr 1
W122-113at Utah JazzMar 31
W149-128vs Miami HeatMar 27
L103-120vs Miami HeatMar 25
W136-131vs Orlando MagicMar 25
W111-106at New Orleans PelicansMar 21
W115-110at Chicago BullsMar 20
W123-116at Milwaukee BucksMar 18
L120-130vs Dallas MavericksMar 15

Indiana Pacers

Last 10: 3-7Streak L1123 scored · 128.1 allowed per game2-4 away

L108-129at Charlotte HornetsApr 3
W145-126at Chicago BullsApr 2
W135-118vs Miami HeatMar 29
L113-114vs LA ClippersMar 27
L130-137vs Los Angeles LakersMar 25
W128-126at Orlando MagicMar 23
L119-134at San Antonio SpursMar 22
L119-127vs Portland Trail BlazersMar 18
L110-136at New York KnicksMar 17
L123-134at Milwaukee BucksMar 15

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Indiana Pacers	Cleveland Cavaliers
Field goals	33-86	43-92
Field goal %	38	47
Three-pointers	17-44	16-47
Three-point %	39	34
Free throws	25-29	15-19
Free throw %	86	79
Rebounds	43	46
Offensive rebounds	12	9
Defensive rebounds	31	37
Assists	28	26
Steals	7	8
Blocks	1	6
Turnovers	10	9
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	4
Fast-break points	9	11
Points in the paint	24	54
Fouls	15	20
Largest lead	12	15
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	72	24

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter74-72Dennis Schroder makes 1-foot two point shot (James Harden assists)
3rd Quarter77-72Obi Toppin makes 23-foot three point jumper (Taelon Peter assists)
3rd Quarter77-75Craig Porter Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Max Strus assists)
3rd Quarter78-75Obi Toppin makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter79-75Obi Toppin makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter79-77Dennis Schroder makes driving layup (James Harden assists)
3rd Quarter79-80Keon Ellis makes 26-foot three point jumper (Donovan Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter82-80Obi Toppin makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kam Jones assists)
3rd Quarter85-80Obi Toppin makes 25-foot three point jumper (Micah Potter assists)
3rd Quarter85-82Donovan Mitchell makes 1-foot driving dunk (Dennis Schroder assists)
3rd Quarter86-82Micah Potter makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter86-84Donovan Mitchell makes 12-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter89-84Taelon Peter makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Obi Toppin assists)
3rd Quarter89-86Craig Porter Jr. makes 1-foot two point shot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter91-86Kam Jones makes 1-foot layup (Obi Toppin assists)
3rd Quarter91-87Dennis Schroder makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter91-88Dennis Schroder makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter91-90Donovan Mitchell makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter91-92Donovan Mitchell makes driving layup
4th Quarter94-92Jalen Slawson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Obi Toppin assists)
4th Quarter94-94Donovan Mitchell makes 1-foot driving floating jump shot (Larry Nance Jr. assists)
4th Quarter94-95Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter96-95Jay Huff makes 1-foot dunk (Obi Toppin assists)
4th Quarter96-96Larry Nance Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter96-99Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes 23-foot three point jumper (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
4th Quarter96-101Donovan Mitchell makes running layup
4th Quarter96-102James Harden makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter96-103James Harden makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter96-106James Harden makes 26-foot three pointer
4th Quarter97-106Obi Toppin makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter98-106Obi Toppin makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter100-106Quenton Jackson makes 17-foot jumper
4th Quarter102-106Micah Potter makes 1-foot layup (Kobe Brown assists)
4th Quarter102-108Donovan Mitchell makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot (Thomas Bryant assists)
4th Quarter102-111Donovan Mitchell makes 24-foot running pullup jump shot (Max Strus assists)
4th Quarter102-113James Harden makes driving layup
4th Quarter102-115Thomas Bryant makes 1-foot dunk (James Harden assists)
4th Quarter102-117Keon Ellis makes driving layup
4th Quarter105-117Kobe Brown makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kam Jones assists)
4th Quarter108-117Kobe Brown makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jay Huff assists)