Pacers Defeat Cavaliers. 113-104
The Indiana Pacers defeated the host Cleveland Cavaliers, 113-104, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday.

There were 16 ties and 12 lead changes in this game, with neither club ever attaining a double-digit lead. In fact, the nine-point final margin was the largest lead of the game, with Indiana outscoring Cleveland in the fourth quarter, 27-18. The Pacers ended up shooting 54 percent from the field and 35 percent from three-point range while holding the Cavaliers to 48 percent from the field and 23 percent from long range. In addition, Indiana doubled up Cleveland in blocks, 6-3.

The Pacers (36-24) were led by T.J. Warren, who tallied 30 points, three rebounds and six assists. Domantas Sabonis collected 18 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists and two steals. Malcolm Brogdon totaled 22 points and eight assists while Victor Oladipo generated 19 points, three rebounds and three steals. Myles Turner also had 10 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks.

The Cavaliers (17-43) were led by Andre Drummond, who accrued 27 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and four steals. Kevin Love amassed 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. Collin Sexton finished with 16 points, three rebounds and four assists. Kevin Porter Jr led the bench with 14 points, two rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

Both teams return to action on Monday, with Indiana staying on the road to face the San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland remaining home to play the Utah Jazz.
Posted on: 2/29/2020 7:29 PM
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