Pacers vs. Cavaliers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Indiana Pacers (14-22) play against the Cleveland Cavaliers (16-16) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday January 2, 2022 Indiana Pacers 60, Cleveland Cavaliers 60 (Q3 10:13) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Marla Ridenour @ …

The Indiana Pacers (14-22) play against the Cleveland Cavaliers (16-16) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday January 2, 2022

Indiana Pacers 60, Cleveland Cavaliers 60 (Q3 10:13)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
#Cavs guard Isaac Okoro questionable to return with a left elbow injury – 7:17 PM
Joe Gabriele @CavsJoeG
Isaac Okoro suffered a left elbow injury in 1H; he’s questionable for return in the second half. – 7:16 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Isaac Okoro has a left elbow injury, and he is questionable to return – 7:14 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
The rook is cookin’ leading all scorers at the break! 🔥
14 PTS | 5 REB | 2 AST
#EvanMobley | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/wc7qz1dx8o7:13 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Halftime: Cavs 58, #Pacers 56
Justin Holiday and Duane Washington each have 12 to lead Indiana. Myles Turner 8 and Keifer Sykes 7.
Evan Mobley has a game-high 14.
Lol just now boarding my flight to Cleveland so I’ll check back in after I land! #Pacers7:11 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Texans fall 23-7 at 49ers to finish their road schedule. They scored less than 10 pts in 5 of those games: 0 at BUF, 3 at IND, 5 at ARI, 9 at MIA, 7 at SF
The other 3: 21 at CLE, 22 at TEN, 30 at JAX – 7:08 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
At the end of the half, #Cavs lead 58-56. Cavs shot 50% from the field and 28.6% from 3 in the first half.
Evan Mobley up to 14 pts and 5 rebounds. Jarrett Allen and Kevin Love each have 8 pts. – 7:07 PM
Joe Gabriele @CavsJoeG
#Cavs sho19; ot 50%FG in 1H – lead Indy, 58-56; both teams trying to snap 3-gm skids; 11 ties, 12 lead-changes; 3ptFG: CLE, 4-14, IND, 10-24; reb: CLE, 26, IND, 19; Mobley, 14pts, 7-12FG, 3reb; Love, 8pts, 3-7FG, 2-4 3ptFG: Allen, 8pts, 6reb. pic.twitter.com/FMdGvx7gNP7:07 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Grabbed the halftime lead!
@socios | #LetEmKnow7:06 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers down 58-56 at the half in Cleveland. Another good half for the Pacers, considering who they have available. Sykes is finding a groove with this team.
Enjoying watching new pieces fit with established ones. That said, Duane Washington shouldn’t shoot 11 times in a half. – 7:05 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
That was a really great pass from Myles Turner to Duane Washington right there. Wow. #Pacers7:04 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Cavs leading 58-56 at halftime getting 14pts from Mobley.
Keifer Sykes started at PG and was productive: 7pts, 3rebs, 1ast and 1stl. Pacers made 10 3s, but Cavs shot 50%.
Thing I liked most: Pacers bench was up, vocal and cheering guys on. – 7:04 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
met him at the rim 🖐
@Myles Turner | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/72dcRz8vIQ7:02 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Just how @Jarrett Allen drew it up 😎
#NBAAllStar | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/HNGufUgS9U7:02 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Like Miami, Cleveland and Denver also eliminated from playoff contention just now – 7:01 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
What a defensive sequence by Myles Turner. Dude is a beast on the defensive end. #Pacers7:00 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Isaac Okoro is holding his left arm, and now heading back to the locker room with the training staff. – 6:57 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Hitting the Markk! 🎯
📺 #CavsPacers on @BallySportsCLE pic.twitter.com/rHk0ZRv1b26:53 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
What an effort by Justin Anderson to try to save that!! Wow. Lol going all out against the team he JUST played for. #Pacers6:47 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Eerily similar start to the Bulls game on Friday. #Pacers hanging tough despite being depleted. They lead 39-38. – 6:43 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Count that baby and a foul for @deanwade3232! 💪 pic.twitter.com/z9il0W8uet6:42 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Lance’s first stint back: 6pts, 2asts, 1reb in six minutes.
You guys know this, he’s a different and better player in a Pacers uniform. Always has been. – 6:41 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
At the end of Q1, #Cavs and the Pacers are tied 30-30. Evan Mobley is the first player for the Cavs in double-figures with 10 pts, shooting 5-of-7 from the field.
Cavs are moving the ball, with seven assists on 14 made shots. They shot 14-of-23 from the field and 2-of-6 from 3. – 6:35 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Lance Stephenson with a baseline jumper. #Pacers lead 28-26. – 6:33 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
And Lance Stephenson is on the board. pic.twitter.com/a5hCZsqRQw6:32 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Name a hotter shooter than @Kevin Love … we’ll wait 🔥
📺 #CavsPacers on @BallySportsCLE pic.twitter.com/HuNrLfEEpf6:30 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Lance Make ‘Em Dance with the assist to Oshae Brissett. #Pacers6:26 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Lance Stephenson is in for the Pacers. His first minutes with the franchise since 2018. – 6:26 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
19-17 Cavs early. Cavs are shooting 75%, but the Pacers are doing a good job keeping it simple with so many guys out offensively and are still in it. – 6:21 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Evan Mobley has an early eight points and two rebounds with 5:44 left in the first quarter, shooting 4-of-6 from the field. He’s going to work in the paint, capping it off with that dunk.
Cavs lead 19-17. – 6:21 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Evan Mobley just dunked all on Myles Turner. Super talented rookie. #Pacers6:20 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
The rook going to work early! 😤
@Evan Mobley | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/iWfAr4yWOn6:18 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
nothing but the bottom of the net
@Myles Turner | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/j9mJVBk1bm6:17 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
This game is tied 11-11 after under 3 minutes. Just like we all thought, 2 teams led by Keifer Sykes and Kevin Pangos would be in an early shootout. – 6:16 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Indiana just lost to a Penn State team that has been on a pause since Dec. 11th. – 6:13 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers at Cavs, 8 in protocols and Lance’s return. Let’s chat
twitter.com/i/spaces/1ZkKz…6:01 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Eyes on the prize 👀 #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/vgRkcakpZk6:00 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
tonight’s starting five
@MotorolaUS | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/CBpYe3B6P85:57 PM

Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Orlando’s Franz Wagner is not only lapping the field in rookie scoring, he ranks 7th in the entire NBA in minutes played.
POINTS – NBA ROOKIES
WAGNER, ORL567
Duarte, Ind436
Barnes, Tor422
Mobley, Cle 403
#TheMoreYouKnow5:41 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers starters with 8 players in health and safety protocols and 9 players out in total: Keifer Sykes, Duane Washington Jr., Justin Holiday, Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner. – 5:41 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs starting five for tonight’s game against the Pacers:
Kevin Pangos, Isaac Okoro, Lauri Markkanen, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen – 5:29 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
First five in 2022! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/L9ygk12AZk5:28 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for tonight’s game in Cleveland:
Caris LeVert, Goga Bitadze, T.J. Warren, Kelan Martin, Malcolm Brogdon, Chris Duarte, Jeremy Lamb, Isaiah Jackson – Out (health & safety protocols)
T.J. McConnell – Out (right wrist) pic.twitter.com/YnYx9LZZmf4:45 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
With three additions, Pacers have EIGHT players in the health and safety protocols. There were none five days ago; that’s how fast it spreads.
They’re severely lacking in the backcourt with Caris LeVert joining the list.
So, 12 guys available tonight in Cleveland (6pm ET). – 4:39 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
“I’ve seen Lance Stephenson play many times over the years. He’s worked really hard to get himself these opportunities,” Carlisle says of Lance pregame. – 4:35 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Bucks saw that Robert Horry said they can’t win the title this year and signed Luke Kornet, the modern day version in response. Sharp move. pic.twitter.com/85J27jGHlw4:21 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Fourth in the East with 1.82 BPG … the most of all NBA rookies 🤩
RETWEET to help send #EvanMobley to #NBAAllStar! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/erAtnz9VOa4:08 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers guard rotation tonight will be Duane Washington, Keifer Sykes, Lance Stephenson, Nate Hinton, and Ahmad Caver.
Washington is the longest tenured Pacer of the group at 150 days. – 3:42 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Indiana Pacers Caris LeVert, Goga Bitadze and TJ Warren have entered the league’s health and safety protocols, sources tell ESPN. – 3:39 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Let’s start the year off right!
🆚 @Indiana Pacers
🕕 6:00PM ET
📺 @BallySportsCLE
@betwayusa | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/R5k2yLipTF3:30 PM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Fifteen of the NBA’s 30 teams have already used 20+ players this season and (with an assist from the tireless Alan Rakowski in @Dallas Mavericks PR) here’s the leaderboard entering Sunday play:
Mavericks 24
Pistons 24
Hawks 23
Cavaliers 22
Lakers 22
Wizards 22
More: marcstein.substack.com3:15 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Elite Sunday Funday vibes 😎
RETWEET to spread the love and vote #JarrettAllen for #NBAAllStar! pic.twitter.com/nB0N8FFr8z3:01 PM

Golden State Warriors @warriors
“Number 22 should be in Cleveland this year, the way he’s hooping.” – Stephen Curry
You heard the man, Dub Nation. Let’s get #AndrewWiggins to #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/4ETVRbfSyY2:40 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
26.3 PPG over his last four games 👍
@KeyBank | #LetEmKnow1:30 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Another positive test for me today so I’ll miss my second straight @IUPUI_WBB broadcast. Good news is the Pacers are on the road for their next two games.
Here’s what my experience was like last week: fieldhousefiles.substack.com/p/i-have-enter…1:02 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Milwaukee Bucks to sign Luke Kornet on a 10-day hardship deal
sportando.basketball/en/milwaukee-b…12:33 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Wednesday night‼️
We’re back at @GainbridgeFH to host the Nets. Grab your tickets before they’re gone ➡️ https://t.co/iGEmxDXkCt
@Ticketmaster | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/IKuRJwK4c112:29 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Milwaukee Bucks plan to sign center Luke Kornet on a 10-day hardship deal, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Kornet recently finished a 10-day with the Cavaliers. – 12:28 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
New year, new logo? 😂
RETWEET to send the artist @Darius Garland to #NBAAllStar! pic.twitter.com/2mNY6ly8sj12:00 PM