Indiana Pacers game preview: Pacers look to start winning streak vs Cleveland Cavaliers
The Indina Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers square off tonight for the third time of the 2022-23 NBA season. Both teams won their most recent game a few days ago.
The teams have split their two battles throughout the season so far. The Cavaliers sit in fifth in the Eastern Conference while the Pacers sit in 10th. Tonight is the first time that the two teams will go head-to-head since Donovan Mitchell and Tyrese Haliburton were named All-Stars.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana/Bally Sports+, Bally Sports Ohio
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are underdogs as they are +4.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 226.5.
Pacers vs Cavaliers Injury Report
For the Pacers, center Daniel Theis (right knee injury management) is questionable. Wing Kendall Brown and guard Trevelin Queen are listed as questionable as a part of their two-way contracts.
For the Cavaliers, Isaiah Mobley and Dylan Windler are out. Caris LeVert is questionable.
Key Matchups
Tyrese Haliburton vs Darius Garland: Two All-Star point guards will go head to head as Darius Garland and Tyrese Haliburton lead their teams tonight. Both players are having excellent seasons.
Garland had 32 points and 11 assists for the Cavaliers on Thursday while Haliburton had 26 points and 12 assists in his return from injury the same day. Both players are excellent and will look to one-up each other all night.
Myles Turner vs Jarrett Allen: Myles Turner signed a $60 million contract extension early this week, and he has played well in the two games since. His 2022-23 season has been excellent, and tonight, he will battle with another strong defensive center.
Jarrett Allen, a former All-Star himself, has been a key anchor for Cleveland on defense all year. The Cavaliers offensive and defensive ratings are better when Allen is on the court than when he is on the bench. He is a key piece for the Cavs, so Turner will need a strong night.
- Why a contract extension made sense for the Indiana Pacers and Myles Turner. CLICK HERE.
- Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton named a 2023 NBA All-Star. CLICK HERE.
- Report: Indiana Pacers were 'finalist' for Rui Hachimura before Los Angeles Lakers trade. CLICK HERE.
- Indiana Pacers rookies Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard were named to the NBA Rising Stars team. CLICK HERE.
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