The Cleveland Cavaliers (8 - 7) defeated the Indiana Pacers (7 - 10) 109 - 97 on Saturday. Cleveland is on a three - game win streak. Kevin Love has struggled to find his place the Cavaliers' offense so far this season, but he was the key cog for them Saturday as he put up 28 points and 10 rebounds in 33 minutes. Anderson Varejao sat out the game with a rib contusion. Tristan Thompson filled in as a spot starter at center and put up a double - double of 13 points and 11 rebounds in 39 minutes. The Cavs stay home and will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Indiana has won six of their last ten to keep themselves in the playoff conversation while weathering the injuries they've had early in the season. Roy Hibbert (ankle) missed his fourth straight game. David West, in just his second game of the season, put up 14 points and six rebounds in 24 minutes. George Hill (knee) is expected to miss at least another two weeks. The Pacers will continue their road trip in Phoenix against the Suns on Tuesday.
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