Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds
The Indiana Pacers wrap up preseason play tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's the Pacers first division battle of the preseason.
"It's another opportunity to compete in front of our fans," Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said earlier this week. He believes that the Cavs size will be a big factor in the game.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Great Lakes
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are slight underdogs as they are currently +1.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 225.5.
Pacers vs Cavaliers Injury Report
Official injury reports are not released for preseason games. The Pacers are healing and should have guard Andrew Nembhard back tonight. It would be his preseason debut.
Cleveland big man Jarrett Allen won't play due to an ankle injury.
Key Matchup
Bennedict Mathurin vs Donovan Mitchell: Mathurin has had a nice preseason for the Pacers. His passing has been better, he's knocked down shots, and in general he has added to the lineups he's been in.
The young guard wants to be the best two-way player he can, though, and defense is a part of that. Tonight, he will have the chance to defend All-NBA guard Donovan Mitchell at times and show his defensive improvements.
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