The Pacers' rapid nosedive continues, and on Friday night, they became the first team to be eliminated from NBA Cup contention.

Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting odds, how to watch, injury report, and picks for NBA Cup Group Play on Friday, November 21.

Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell combined to score 89 of the Pacers' 109 points in Friday's loss.

The Indiana Pacers made this one interesting, climbing back to within 10 points in the final quarter, but a final surge of offense from Cleveland put this one to bed. Four Cavaliers topped 20 points tonight, while Indiana’s Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard scored a collective 79 points. Mitchell 3. Mobley 3. Hunter 3.

Group play in the 2025-’26 NBA Cup continues Friday night with a matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena.

The Cavaliers received 108 points combined from their starters, including Darius Garland in his return from injury, to beat the Pacers at home.