OPENING TIP
I’ve been writing about the NBA so much lately, it’s gotten to the point where I feel like I’m just typing and hoping the words fit next to one another.
But guess what? I wouldn’t have it any other way. I have the job I wanted as a kid. That’s why I kiss the FOX Sports Ohio logo every morning when I wake up (and because no one else will let me).
Anyway, instead of writing an actual Opening Tip, I’ve decided to write about myself … er, I mean, link to articles I’ve written recently. Then we can get into the actual Cavaliers-Pacers preview.
Recent articles:
- Wednesday NBA chat with readers: Click here
- Kyrie, Cavs offer effort that can't be beat: Click here
- Lakers bumbling, baffling and just plain bad: Click here
VENUE
Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
TIP-OFF
7 p.m. EST
TELEVISION
FOX Sports Ohio HD (Cavaliers Live pre-game show begins at 6:30 p.m.)
RADIO
Cleveland - WTAM-1100 AM (broadcast begins at 6:30 p.m.)
PROJECTED STARTERS
Cavs
C – Anderson Varejao; PF – Tristan Thompson; SF – Alonzo Gee; SG – C.J. Miles; PG – Kyrie Irving. Coach: Byron Scott.
Pacers
C – Roy Hibbert; PF – David West; SF – Paul George; SG – Lance Stephenson; PG – George Hill. Coach: Frank Vogel.
NOTABLE
Dion Waiters (ankle) is out for Cavs. Daniel Gibson (elbow) is listed as a game-time decision, although likely out as well. … Gee is averaging 15.0 points and 5.0 rebounds over the last three games. … Varejao’s three steals against the Lakers on Tuesday puts him ninth on the Cavs’ all-time list (425), passing Brad Daugherty (422). … The Cavs are playing their second of five straight back-to-backs. … The Pacers have won two straight in the series, and now lead all-time, 83-82. … The Cavs are 0-5 against the Central Division. This is their first meeting of the season vs. Indy.
