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.

(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant (3) shoots in front of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) and Max Strus (1) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki ...

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.

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00 ... 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.

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 ...

Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and Bennedict Mathurin 19 for the Pacers ... 3-pointers by Max Strus, Georges Niang and Mobley. Cleveland led 100-89 after three periods. Indiana cut its deficit ...

One of the things that may have hurt Jimmy Butler's relationship with the Heat was the departure of Max Strus.

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cavaliers beat the Pacers 127-117 to end Indiana's six-game winning streak.

The Indiana Pacers handed the Cavs their fifth loss of the season on Jan. 12. The two teams tussle again in Indiana tonight and you can find out how to watch for free.