The Indiana Pacers (24 - 34) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (37 - 23) 93 - 86 on Friday. George Hill recorded his first career triple - double against the Cavaliers, who were without LeBron James (back soreness) and Kyrie Irving (shoulder). Hill finished with 15 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. The Pacers now own two home victories against Cleveland this month, having beat them 103 - 99 back on Feb. 6. The Pacers are 7 - 2 over their past nine games and have put themselves in contention for playoff birth in was considered to be a disappointing season. Matthew Dellavedova stepped into the starting point guard role in place of Irving and had 14 points, five rebounds and like his counterpart Hill, also grabbed 10 rebounds. James Jones got the starting nod for LeBron James. Jones played 30 minutes but only managed six points and one assist. Kevin Love and J.R. Smith were forced to step up their games without the teams two leading scorers. Love and Smith combined for 38 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists. Their contributions were n't enough to surpass Indiana. The Cavs are undefeated this month when facing an opponent outside of the Central Division. Cleveland will head to Houston to face the Rockets on Sunday, as the Pacers will host the Philadelphia 76ers.
["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 34 Losses ,has 93 Total points ,has 24 Wins ."
 "TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 23 Losses ,has 86 Total points ,has 37 Wins ."]