In a pinch, the Cavaliers push the Pacers

As they offer themselves more ammunition by being present on the offensive rebound and taking better care of the ball, Pacers enter the game better (28-22), led by Pascal Siakam and Johnny Furfee, who oppose Evan Mobley and Darius Garland, the orphans of Donovan Mitchell, left to rest. Then Dean Wade hit his knee during the match.

THE Cavaliers try to catch up, behind the 3-pointer Sam Merrill and the pacing Darius Garland, but it’s not enough. Especially because, in addition to the rebound, which is still poorly secured, Jay Huff also catches fire from afar and because the bench is productive, and all players who enter the game contribute to the result (60-53).

The two teams continue to play evenly after the break, with attacks fueled by i Indiana which reacts to the moment Cleveland approaches the property. When it’s not Jay Huff, it’s Aaron Nesmith or Micah Potter who light the fuse, while Evan Mobley and Darius Garland concentrate more on attacking the circle to fuel the score (93-84).

Cleveland wakes up at the best time

A 14-4 run by Evan Mobley, again, revives all the suspense and eventually puts the Cavs ahead. Darius Garland, like a conductor, showers his interiors with balloons, which hit the Pacers’ paint, now without solution on each side. 11-0, this time initiated by Jarrett Allen, allowed the guests to further extend the gap. Except that Pascal Siakam is there to give hope to his team, collecting baskets aggressively (115-114).

With 13 seconds left, Darius Garland has a knockout ball. in his hands and, at mid-range, manages to bring Cleveland back to +3. The game-clinching basket, which highlighted her terrific final quarter as Indiana’s traditional free-throw game failed to get back into the game. Conceded another defeat at home (120-116).

29 points and 6 assists Darius Garland were welcome to forget the absence of Donovan Mitchell, doc Evan Mobley (20 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks) also had a full game by his side. in the shade Jarrett Allen (19 points, 12 rebounds) i Sam Merrill (19 points) proved to be strong, to resist Pascal Sakak (22 points), Jay Huff (20 points) and wives.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

Cleveland was scared. Long led by this Pacers team despite being in a slump, the Cavaliers had to wait until the fourth quarter to get going after losing to the Pistons. The author of 14 points in that period, and a “dagger” 13 seconds from the end, Darius Garland was also in charge of “running” 14-4 and then 11-0 which changed the face of the match. The Mobley/Allen pairing gradually started to control the paint and that made a real difference as the minutes wore on. Especially in the last twelve.

Indiana loses again. That’s now 13 consecutive losses for the Pacers, a new franchise “record”, and Rick Carlisle still has to wait for his 1,000th game. career win since Dec. 8. However, we believed that they would finally win last night, in front of the home crowd and against a team that was both weaker and more efficient. 3 points and a sweeper with the ball in hand, the locals were burdened by a lack of interior density, on the rebound or to protect the circle. See you in two days, in Charlotte…

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.