Cavs Cruise Past Pacers
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Indiana Pacers, 122-103, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday.

The game got out to a competitive start, but the Cavs took control in the second by outscoring the hosts, 35-21, to take a 16-point lead into the break. Both sides came out strong in the third and the Pacers outscored the Cavs, 38-36, to cut it to a 14-point game heading into the final quarter. The Pacers had no answers down the stretch as the Cavs held on for their second straight win.

Darius Garland led the Cavs with 24 points, three rebounds and six assists, in 36 minutes. Isaac Okoro followed up with 20 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals, while Jarrett Allen totaled 18 points, 13 rebounds and a block. The Cavs shot 52.3 percent from the field, including 15-of-37 from long range.

Meanwhile, Myles Turner led the Pacers with 27 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks and a steal, in 24 minutes. Buddy Hield followed up with 16 points, five rebounds, two steals and a block, while Tyrese Haliburton finished with 15 points, four rebounds and 11 assists. The Pacers shot 43.5 percent from the field, including 8-of-32 from deep.

The Pacers (25-30) will look to bounce back as they take on the Heat in Miami on Wednesday. The Cavs (33-22) take on the Wizards in Washington on Monday.
Posted on: 2/5/2023 4:28 PM
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