Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers to defeat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 in Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Mitchell has taken on a slightly different role this season, willingly taking a step back to purposely elevate and empower his younger teammates — Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.

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.

The NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers fell in Sunday's home game against the Indiana Pacers with a chance to extend their winning streak to 13.

It just speaks to our growth,” Mitchell said. “I told everybody after the game, as a unit, we don’t win this game last year. … Everybody that came in did something

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 is OUT for the #Cavs in tonight’s second game of a back-to-back against the Toronto Raptors. It’s a scheduled rest game for the five-time All-Star, who played 35

Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and the Cavaliers beat the Pacers 127-117 to end Indiana's six-game winning streak.