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Indiana Pacers center Jalen Smith warms up in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 12, 2024 before his team takes on the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Mandatory Photo Credit: AllPacers)

Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Isaiah Jackson is out, final injury report, official starters for April 12

The Pacers are in Cleveland tonight

The Indiana Pacers play their final road game of the 2023-24 regular season tonight as they take on the Cavaliers in Cleveland. It's a vital game for both teams — the winner will clinch a spot in the 2024 Eastern Conference playoff field.

The Pacers are 2-1 vs the Cavaliers this season, but Cleveland won the most recent matchup between the two teams. Tonight, the past may not matter. With the stakes involved in Friday's outing, what has happened before is irrelevant — both squads will do whatever it takes to win.

Here are the official starting lineups and injury reports for the action.

Indiana Pacers injury report

The Pacers will be without Bennedict Mathurin (torn right labrum) and Isaiah Jackson (left hamstring strain) tonight. Isaiah Wong is inactive as a part of his two-way contract.

Indiana Pacers starting lineup

Guard: Tyrese Haliburton

Guard: Andrew Nembhard

Forward: Aaron Nesmith

Forward: Pascal Siakam

Center: Myles Turner

This lineup is now +57 in 400 minutes of action. They weren't as effective coming out of the All-Star break but have been better recently.

Cleveland Cavaliers injury report

The Cavaliers listed Dean Wade, Ty Jerome, and Sam Merrill as out.

Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineup

Guard: Darius Garland

Guard: Donovan Mitchell

Forward: Max Strus

Forward: Evan Mobley

Center: Jarrett Allen

The game will tip off in just about half an hour. For more on the action, click here.

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