The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t need a lot of help. Even so, they got a prime reinforcement without making any trades. Max Strus got off to a slow start to the season after missing a big chunk with a foot injury he sustained during the preseason.

Strus chipped in 13 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 127-117 victory over the Pacers.

which avenged Sunday's 15-point home loss to the Pacers. Jarrett Allen chipped in 16 points and nine rebounds, and Max Strus had 13 points off the bench. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 23 points, followed by 19 from Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner's 17.

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.

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 on Tuesday night.Darius Garland scored 24 points and Evan Mobley added 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Cavaliers.

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 on Tuesday night.

The new Donovan Mitchell bobblehead will be given to attendees at next week's game against the Boston Celtics.

Cleveland Cavaliers fans got a sneak peek today at a new, exclusive bobblehead. Donovan "Spida" Mitchell, the Cavs shooting guard, showed off the new collectible created in his honor, as a dunk he scored last season during the playoffs has become a commemorative bobblehead.

A loss to the Cavaliers on Monday night highlighted how the lack of a secondary ball-handler can negatively impact the Pistons' success.

For the second time this season, coach J.B. Bickerstaff left Cleveland with a defeat, as the Pistons lost, 110-91.

The Detroit Pistons lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-91 on Monday night as their offense can't get on track.

The Detroit Pistons lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-91 on Monday night as their offense can't get on track.