Live Thread: Cavs @ Pacers

The Cavs are in Indiana tonight for game three of their four game road trip. So far, they have beaten the Wizards in overtime without LeBron James, who fouled out just 47 seconds into extra time, and they have held off the Knicks, despite blowing a 27 point lead. The Cavs aren’t necessarily playing their best ball of the year quite yet, but they are showing they can hang in tough games.

The Pacers are led by Paul George, who is averaging 22.5 points and a hair over six rebounds a night. He’s hitting 38% of his deep shots. His teammate, Myles Turner, is proving to be a sophomore standout in this league. He’s averaging 15.5 a night, and he’s hitting 38.8% of his long attempts. He’s also averaging 2.3 blocks and 7.2 boards. He is the new idea of power forward in the NBA. He can protect the rim, and spread the floor, while still being able to get out on smaller guys.

This game should be a good one, as LeBron James and Paul George covering each other always results in drama.

The Cavs are without Iman Shumpert. The Pacers are without Thad Young.