In a bounce-back win against the Pacers, Cavs star big man Evan Mobley was instrumental in giving the team a spark.

The Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin has been suspended one game "for making inappropriate contact and verbally abusing a game official," the NBA announced.

Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin was ejected from Tuesday game against the Cavaliers for his actions toward an official

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Wednesday night for inappropriate contact and verbal abuse of a game official.

Indiana Pacers starting wing Bennedict Mathurin received his second technical foul and was ejected with just 3:58 remaining in regulation. Mathurin drew an obvi

Just across halfcourt, Cavs sixth man Caris LeVert attacked multiple Pacers defenders off the dribble, forcing both to collapse inside the arc, as Evan Mobley trailed the play. LeVert then flipped the ball to Mobley who confidently stepped into a running pullup 3-pointer in front of an unsuspecting — and late-to-close — Thomas Bryant.

The Indiana Pacers were trying to hang with the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers late in the fourth quarter. Then Bennedict Mathurin melted down.

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 on Tuesday night. Darius Garland scored 24 points and Evan Mobley added 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Cavaliers.

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) tries to stop the shot of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday ...

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4 ...

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.

In the second half, Cleveland Cavaliers sixth man Caris LeVert tried attacking his former team to try to build momentum on the road against the Indiana ... an opening as Evan Mobley floated ...