Mitchell, Harden Lead Cavaliers Past Pacers in High-Scoring Affair

CLEVELAND (Interstat) — Donovan Mitchell scored 38 points and James Harden added 28 as the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Indiana Pacers 117-108 on Sunday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

The Cavaliers, now 49-29, used a decisive 35-point third quarter to pull away after leading 55-58 at halftime. Mitchell added six rebounds and six assists, while Harden contributed seven assists. The Pacers, who fell to 18-60, were led by Micah Potter’s 21 points and 12 rebounds. Obi Toppin also scored 21.

A crowd of 19,432 saw Cleveland sweep the season series from Indiana for the second consecutive year. The Cavaliers shot efficiently to secure the victory despite a balanced offensive effort from the Pacers, who had five players score in double figures.