The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Indiana Pacers, 132 - 117, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Despite the Pacers leading by 11 after the first quarter, the Cavaliers cruised to an easy win. The third quarter was the difference in the game, with Cleveland outscoring Indiana, 40 - 18. Efficiency was the key for the Cavaliers, as they shot 55 percent from the field and 92 percent from the free - throw line. The Cleveland bench was a huge spark as well, outscoring Indiana's bench, 50 - 28. The Cavaliers (36 - 15) have now won six of their last seven games, as this comeback shows just how scary they can be. Kyrie Irving was the player of the game, as he tallied 29 points, seven assists and two steals. Kyle Korver tied the team - high with 29 points, as he shot 10 - of - 12 from the field off the bench. LeBron James finished with 25 points, six rebounds and nine assists. Kevin Love shot just 4 - of - 11 from the field, but totaled 14 points and 11 rebounds. On deck for Cleveland is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. The Pacers (29 - 23) defeated the Cavaliers earlier this season without LeBron James, but this was a different story. C.J. Miles led the team in scoring, as he dropped 23 points on 6 - of - 9 from three - point range. Jeff Teague was Indiana's best player, as he accumulated 22 points, five rebounds, 14 assists and two steals. Paul George collected 22 points, eight rebounds, six assists and two steals. Monta Ellis was the only bench player with more than five points, as he provided 13 points, two rebounds and three assists. Indiana will be in Washington on Friday for their next game against the Wizards.
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