Indiana Pacers 109, Cleveland Cavaliers 120
NBA · 2025-11-21 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Indiana Pacers 120–109 on 2025-11-21 in NBA play, a 11-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 10:21 swung win probability 57% → 83%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Pacers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 31 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 109 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 33 | 29 | 38 | 20 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 10:21 swung win probability 57% → 83%.
Why Indiana Pacers lost
- Lost Q3 26-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 10:21 (win probability 57% → 83% for the home side).
- Shot 48.3% eFG vs a 53.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q2 10:21 | 57% → 83% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q4 11:37 | 99% → 100% |
| Indiana Pacers | 14–0 | Q4 6:10 | 100% → 97% |