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by Matt Lowrimore in NBA Picks
Game 3 of the Eastern Conference series between the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers and fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers will continue on Friday night as the series heads to Indiana. Let's take a closer look at the match statistics and predictions to help determine who will come out on top in what could be a pivotal Game 3.
Indiana enters this game with a commanding 2-0 series lead after winning not one but two games on the road in Cleveland. Unlike in Game 1, where it felt like the Pacers controlled most of the game, Game 2 was an uphill climb. The Pacers were down by as many as 20 points, but put together a huge comeback to steal the game in the final seconds thanks to a Tyrese Haliburton three-pointer with seconds left on the clock. It was a complete team effort for Indiana as well, seeing that all five starters scored in double figures.
As for Cleveland, they have to be wondering how they let two home games slip away after being one of the best home teams in the NBA this season. Not to mention, Donovan Mitchell scored an absurd 48 points in Game 2 and they still managed to throw the game away.
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Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers Latest Matches
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Cleveland Cavaliers - Indiana Pacers Key Points
- Cavs PG Darius Garland is questionable for Game 3
- Cavs PF Evan Mobley is questionable for Game 3
- Cavs SF De’Andre Hunter is questionable for Game 3
- The Pacers are 5-2 ATS in the playoffs
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Our Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The sportsbooks have significantly adjusted the line in Game 3 as the Cavs are now a slight favorite compared to being a double-digit favorite in both Games 1 and 2. Despite that, Cleveland looks to be in disarray right now and now have three of their top contributors questionable for this game.
With the Pacers taking all of the momentum from the Cavaliers in Cleveland, the excitement level is sure to be at an all-time high for the home crowd. Of course, this is an absolute must-win game for the Cavaliers, but with the status of Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De'Andre Hunter up in the air, our Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers prediction is Indiana Pacers ML.Jackpot Pools
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