The Cleveland Cavaliers just suffered their fifth loss of the season. It only took them 38 games. They were riding a league-best 12-game winning streak before the Indiana Pacers got the best of them.

After enduring a nightmarish 2023-24 campaign, Cavaliers star guard Darius Garland has revenge on mind this season.

Although the Cavs are 4-1 in their last five games, their recent loss to the Pacers put a major flaw on full display.

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ remarkable run has found its driving force in Darius Garland, whose performance this season has silenced the trade rumors that swirled during the summer. Even in Sunday’s 108-93 defeat to the Indiana Pacers that ended their 12-game winning streak,

Cleveland Cavaliers guard was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season.

Jan 14, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

In a frustrating loss to the visiting Pacers, the Cavs saw their dominant offense crumble under full-court pressure.

The Cavs are rolling thanks in large part to Garland's play, but the East — and Cleveland's — backcourt is a crowded 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 points and seven assists, while Evan Mobley had 22 points ...

Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and Bennedict Mathurin 19 for the Pacers, who had their six-game winning streak halted. Myles Turned added 17 points. The Cavaliers led 82-77 in the third quarter before going on a 10-0 run that included 3-pointers by Max Strus, Georges Niang and Mobley. Cleveland led 100-89 after three periods.

Darius Garland had 20 points and seven assists for the Cavs ... Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) shoots over Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Cleveland.

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