Indiana Pacers beat Cleveland Cavaliers by a dozen in preseason tilt, key plays and moments

The Indiana Pacers returned to the hardwood on Thursday night as they battled the Cleveland Cavaliers. It marked the final road exhibition game for the blue and gold, who return home later this week.

The Pacers got Myles Turner and Isaiah Jackson back from injury for the action. Both centers missed the team's preseason opener on Tuesday, which changed things significantly from a rotation perspective. With Turner back, last year's starting five was all available for the blue and gold.

The Cavaliers and Pacers both have a chance to win the Central Division this season. Here's what went down in their preseason tilt.

First Quarter

Score after one period: Cavaliers 31, Pacers 28.

Second Quarter

Score after two frames: Cavaliers 70, Pacers 69. Turner led the Pacers with 12 points at the break.

Third Quarter

Score after three quarters: Pacers 101, Cavaliers 88

Fourth Quarter

The game finished with a final score of 129-117. Mathurin's 25 points led the way. Indiana next plays a preseason game on Monday when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.