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.

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.

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.