What To Expect In Third Cleveland Cavaliers-Indiana Pacers Matchup
Two days ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers fell to 1-1 on their current road trip with a 117-103 defeat to the Houston Rockets.
Tonight, the Wine and Gold look for their 43rd win of the season when they face the Indiana Pacers.
Here are four things to expect in the third matchup between these two teams this regular season.
1. A New Addition to Cleveland’s Rotation
After signing a 10-day contract with the Cavaliers, veteran forward Marcus Morris Sr. is available to make his debut for Cleveland tonight.
According to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor, fans of the Wine and Gold should expect the 34-year-old “to get some minutes” tonight.
2. A Productive LeVert Performance
In two games against the Pacers this season, Cavaliers swingman Caris LeVert has averaged 22.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per contest.
The 29-year-old recorded his first 20-point game in over two months in Cleveland’s most recent game against Houston this past Saturday evening, scoring a team-high 21 points off the bench.
Nov 3, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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3. A Powerful Pacers Offense
Entering tonight’s game, Indiana is averaging an NBA-best 123.1 points per game.
The team also leads the league with a 50.5% field-goal percentage, and an average of 30.5 assists per contest.
4. A Different-Looking Indiana Squad
The Pacers have made a major addition to their roster since last facing the Cavaliers on November 3.
Back in January, Indiana traded for two-time All-Star forward Pascal Siakam, who averaged 27.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game in two contests against Cleveland this season as a member of the Toronto Raptors.
