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.

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.

NBA legend-turned-TNT analyst Shaquille O'Neal has been critical of Cleveland Cavaliers star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell since his time with the Utah Jazz.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, fueled by 35 points from Donovan Mitchell, beat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 on Tuesday, avenging a Sunday defeat and pushing their NBA-best record to 34-5.

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a strong comeback following their recent defeat, securing a 127-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers ... reminder of superstar Donovan Mitchell’s status as one ...

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 ...

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Big third quarter helps Cavaliers win on the road, avenging a home loss to the Pacers two nights earlier. Cavs' big four each play a big role.

Mitchell posted a game-high 35 points (12-23 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 127-117 victory over Indiana.

After blowing a 15-point lead to the Pacers on Sunday, the Cavs bounced back behind Donovan Mitchell's 35 points and Evan Mobley's double-double.

In Detroit meanwhile, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined for 71 points as the Phoenix Suns squeezed past the Pistons with a 125-121 win.