Cavaliers and Pacers Tip Off NBA In-Season Tournament

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High-Stakes Clash in Indiana

The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers will face off in a pivotal matchup on Friday at 7:30 PM ET as part of the NBA In-Season Tournament. The Pacers currently hold a 2-2 record, while the Cavaliers sit at 2-3.

The Pacers have emerged as a surprise contender this season, led by Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner. Haliburton is averaging 20.3 points per game and 10.3 assists per game, while Turner is averaging 18 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game.

The Cavaliers, meanwhile, have struggled to find consistency early on in the season. Darius Garland has been their leading scorer, averaging 23.2 points per game, but the team has not been able to find a reliable second option.

The winner of this game will advance to the semifinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. The semifinals will be played on February 23 and 24, with the championship game scheduled for February 26.