Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Darius Garland had 20 in his return to Cleveland’s lineup and the Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 120-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers in an NBA Cup game.

The race to the top of the East Group A NBA Cup Standings continued with a much-needed Cavs win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Twelve teams head into the final day of NBA Cup group-stage games with a chance to join the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers in the knockout round.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET in Cleveland. Cleveland is a 13.5-point road favorite in the latest Cavaliers vs. Pacers odds, while the over/under is 238.5. Before making any Pacers vs. Cavaliers picks, check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The Pacers' starters are returning and playing better but there's still not enough of them. Cavs win 120-109 in NBA Cup game

Following last night's win in Cleveland, Atkinson was asked what former all-star guard Darius Garland's return meant to the team and to the offense. Garland returned to the lineup Friday night after recovering from a left big toe contusion.

Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen received injury updates for Friday night's Pacers-Cavs game in Cleveland.