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Indiana @ Cleveland

Current Records: Indiana 15-14; Cleveland 18-11

What to Know

The Indiana Pacers haven't won a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers since May 10 of last year, but they'll be looking to end the drought Friday. Indiana and Cleveland will face off in a Central Division battle at 7:30 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Pacers need to shore up a defense that is allowing 115.72 points per matchup.

The Golden State Warriors typically have all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Indiana proved too difficult a challenge. Indiana snuck past Golden State with a 125-119 win. Indiana's success was spearheaded by the efforts of point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who shot 5-for-10 from downtown and finished with 29 points and six assists, and shooting guard Bennedict Mathurin, who had 24 points along with six boards. Haliburton's performance made up for a slower contest against the Miami Heat on Monday.

Meanwhile, the Cavaliers didn't have too much trouble with the Dallas Mavericks on the road on Wednesday as they won 105-90. It was another big night for Cleveland's shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who shot 6-for-9 from beyond the arc and finished with 34 points.

Their wins bumped Indiana to 15-14 and Cleveland to 18-11. Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse -- Cleveland, Ohio
  • TV: Bally Sports Midwest - Indiana
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $7.00

Odds

The Cavaliers are a big 8-point favorite against the Pacers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Cavaliers as a 7.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Cleveland have won 21 out of their last 37 games against Indiana.

  • Mar 08, 2022 - Cleveland 127 vs. Indiana 124
  • Feb 11, 2022 - Cleveland 120 vs. Indiana 113
  • Feb 06, 2022 - Cleveland 98 vs. Indiana 85
  • Jan 02, 2022 - Cleveland 108 vs. Indiana 104
  • May 10, 2021 - Indiana 111 vs. Cleveland 102
  • Mar 03, 2021 - Indiana 114 vs. Cleveland 111
  • Dec 31, 2020 - Indiana 119 vs. Cleveland 99
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Indiana 113 vs. Cleveland 104
  • Nov 01, 2019 - Indiana 102 vs. Cleveland 95
  • Oct 26, 2019 - Cleveland 110 vs. Indiana 99
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Indiana 105 vs. Cleveland 90
  • Jan 08, 2019 - Indiana 123 vs. Cleveland 115
  • Dec 18, 2018 - Cleveland 92 vs. Indiana 91
  • Oct 27, 2018 - Indiana 119 vs. Cleveland 107
  • Apr 29, 2018 - Cleveland 105 vs. Indiana 101
  • Apr 27, 2018 - Indiana 121 vs. Cleveland 87
  • Apr 25, 2018 - Cleveland 98 vs. Indiana 95
  • Apr 22, 2018 - Cleveland 104 vs. Indiana 100
  • Apr 20, 2018 - Indiana 92 vs. Cleveland 90
  • Apr 18, 2018 - Cleveland 100 vs. Indiana 97
  • Apr 15, 2018 - Indiana 98 vs. Cleveland 80
  • Jan 26, 2018 - Cleveland 115 vs. Indiana 108
  • Jan 12, 2018 - Indiana 97 vs. Cleveland 95
  • Dec 08, 2017 - Indiana 106 vs. Cleveland 102
  • Nov 01, 2017 - Indiana 124 vs. Cleveland 107
  • Apr 23, 2017 - Cleveland 106 vs. Indiana 102
  • Apr 20, 2017 - Cleveland 119 vs. Indiana 114
  • Apr 17, 2017 - Cleveland 117 vs. Indiana 111
  • Apr 15, 2017 - Cleveland 109 vs. Indiana 108
  • Apr 02, 2017 - Cleveland 135 vs. Indiana 130
  • Feb 15, 2017 - Cleveland 113 vs. Indiana 104
  • Feb 08, 2017 - Cleveland 132 vs. Indiana 117
  • Nov 16, 2016 - Indiana 103 vs. Cleveland 93
  • Apr 06, 2016 - Indiana 123 vs. Cleveland 109
  • Feb 29, 2016 - Cleveland 100 vs. Indiana 96
  • Feb 01, 2016 - Cleveland 111 vs. Indiana 106
  • Nov 08, 2015 - Cleveland 101 vs. Indiana 97