Ben Mathurin was visibly frustrated as he was called for a foul, and he then clapped at the referee while voicing his displeasure.

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

Backcourt mates Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland combined for 59 points and Mobley notched a 22-13 double-double. Pascal Siakam countered with a productive showing– 23 points, seven boards and four assists– but the Pacers could not make a full recovery in this one.

The Cavs improved to 34-5 and hold the NBA's best record. Cavaliers guard Darius Garland added 24 points and seven assists. Forward Evan Mobley had 22 points and 13 rebounds and center Jarrett Allen had 16 points and nine rebounds.

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.

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

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.

Donovan Mitchell's 35 points helped the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 on Tuesday, avenging their Sunday loss and

Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin was ejected from ... Sago then was ejected for lightly bumping the official. Donovan Mitchell hit both technical free throws and Mobley hit 1-of-2 for ...

The NBA issued a one-game suspension to Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin for bumping a referee in a Tuesday game. In a ruling announced Wednesday by the league's head of basketball operations,

January 15 - Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points ... Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 23 points, followed by 19 from Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner's 17. Jarace Walker scored 11, while Andrew Nembhard, Obi Toppin and T.J. McConnell ...

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in ... Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 23 points, followed by 19 from Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner's 17. Jarace Walker scored 11, while Andrew Nembhard, Obi Toppin and T.J. McConnell each had ...