CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavs are 12-9 and sit as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. They are on a three-game losing streak after Sunday’s loss to the Celtics. Frustration is mounting. Star players are trying to figure out how to respond.
They don’t have to wait for their next opportunity to prove themselves. That chance comes on Monday night in the second night of a back-to-back against the Indiana Pacers, who play a style that challenges Cleveland.
Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Eastern.
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Here’s what to know about the matchup:
Who: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers
Series: Second of four matchups in the regular season.
Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
When: 7 p.m. ET.
The point spread: Cavaliers minus-6.5; O/U 233.5
TV: FanDuel Sports Network – Ohio
Injury report
Cavs
Out
Max Strus (left foot; Jones fracture surgery)Larry Nance Jr. (right calf; strain)Jarrett Allen (right third finger; strain)
Pacers
Out:
Johnny Furphy (left ankle; sprain)Tyrese Haliburton (right Achilles tendon; tear)Quenton Jackson (right hamstring; strain)Kam Jones (lower back; stress reaction)Aaron Nesmith (left knee MCL; sprain)Obi Toppin (right foot; stress fracture)