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,

The Cavs are rolling thanks in large part to Garland's play, but the East — and Cleveland's — backcourt is a crowded one.

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

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 ...

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

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.

Our Pacers vs. Cavaliers predictions target Darius Garland in a favorable matchup against Indiana's perimeter defense.

The NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers fell in Sunday's home game against the Indiana Pacers with a chance to extend their winning streak to 13.

Pacers center Myles Turner nailed a 3-pointer to give Indiana a 90-78 lead with 7:19 remaining. The Cavs cut their deficit to 90-80 when point guard Darius Garland made two foul shots with 6:20 left.