Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers (01-07-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On Sunday, the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of the Detroit Pistons, who lead the conference. Luckily, they have the ideal opponent to overcome. On Tuesday, the Indiana Pacers will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in a Central Division game in an attempt to end a 12-game losing run.

Indiana lost 135-127 at Orlando on Saturday, while Cleveland just suffered a 114-110 setback to the Detroit Pistons. This season, the Cavaliers (20-17), who have won three of their last four games, are 7-8 away from home. At home, the Indiana Pacers (6-30), who are 4-18 in the Eastern Conference, are 5-14. Isaiah Jackson is out for Indiana due to a concussion, and Donovan Mitchell will miss the game for Cleveland due to rest.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers - When and where to watch the game

On Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be back on the Rock Entertainment Sports Network (RESN). Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers match is set to tip off at 7:00 p.m. FanDuel Sports Network Ohio will broadcast the entire match. Additionally, Fubo and Prime videos will stream the game for the online users.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers - Expected Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers

PG Darius Garland
SG Sam Merrill
SF Jaylon Tyson
PF De’Andre Hunter
C Evan Mobley

Indiana Pacers

PG Andrew Nembhard
SG Aaron Nesmith
SF Johnny Furphy
PF Pascal Siakam
C Micah Potter

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers - Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers

• Donovan Mitchell- Out (Rest)
• Jarrett Allen- Questionable (Illness)
• Dean Wade- Questionable (Knee)
• Larry Nance Jr.- Out (Calf)
• Max Strus- Out (Foot)
• Chris Livingston- Out (G League)
• Luke Travers- Out (G League)

Indiana Pacers

• Tyrese Haliburton- Out (Calf)
• Isaiah Jackson- Out (Concussion)
• Bennedict Mathurin- Out (Thumb)
• Obi Toppin- Out (Foot)

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers - Game Prediction

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended their three-game winning streak on Sunday when they lost to a short-handed Detroit Pistons club. With a mere 20-17 record this season, the Cavaliers are just one defeat away from matching their 2024–25 record.

Despite Mitchell's absence, Cleveland is still well-positioned to defeat the struggling Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night as the road favorite. The Pacers are only 6-30 overall after suffering numerous injuries in the 2025–26 season, little than a year after they advanced to the NBA Finals. They are only 5-14 at home and 1-16 away from home after losing their 12th straight game on Sunday against the Orlando Magic.

In the Eastern Conference, Indianapolis is in last place. Hence, the match is going to be very tight.


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