Post-Game Grades: Indiana Pacers Losing Streak Continues as LeBron, Cleveland Cavaliers Roll
By Ryan Barth
156. 104. 100. Final. 113
The Indiana Pacers 4th quarter struggles continue as their losing streak reaches 5 games after the Cleveland Cavaliers once again assert their dominance.
The Good: The Pacers won on the glass (43-40) and shot 50% from three-point range (12-24). They kept the game close until mid-way through the 4th quarter when the wheels came off.
The Bad: Kyle Korver is one of the best 3-point shooter’s in the NBA. It’s a shame nobody on the Pacers roster can seem to grasp this reality as he torched them again by hitting 6 three’s and scoring 22 points off the bench.
MVP: Glenn Robinson III is trying to make his case to remain a starter and playing this well against Cleveland on the road (19 points, 6 rebounds) might just make it official.
LVP: Paul George scored 3 points after the 1st quarter ended. LeBron had 31 points. PG rarely wins this battle, but he lost big tonight.
X-Factor: Monta Ellis is starting to get his scoring groove back (14 points on 6-8 shooting)
PAUL GEORGE. D-. Not what you want to see from your All-Star. Took 19 shots and only made 4 of them. Hopefully it’s just one of those nights.. Small Forward. Indiana Pacers
Point Guard. Indiana Pacers. JEFF TEAGUE. B. Quiet double-double (15 points, 11 assists), but couldn’t contain Kyrie Irving (except for fouling him repeatedly).
B-. Much better shooting (7-12 for 15 points) and held his own inside against Thompson, but the +/- was ugly (team worst -23).. Center. Indiana Pacers. MYLES TURNER
A-. Hopefully he doesn’t get traded next week. We’ve got a rising young player on our hands.. Small Forward. Indiana Pacers. GLENN ROBINSON III
B. Rare to see 2016-2017 Monta shoot this well, but he appears to be finding his stride. Better late than never.. Shooting Guard. Indiana Pacers. MONTA ELLIS
Shooting Guard. Indiana Pacers. C.J. MILES. C+. Nice sequence in the 3rd quarter where he scored 6 quick points to start a rally, but offered little else.
B. Spread his work across the box score (6 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists).. Center. Indiana Pacers. AL JEFFERSON
Once again got the start in places of Lavoy and Thad, but wasn’t very effective in his 27 minutes (4 points, 3 rebounds). Center. Indiana Pacers. KEVIN SERAPHIN. D+
Indiana Pacers. RODNEY STUCKEY. C. Played just 5 minutes as Coach Nate went with Monta and Teague instead.. Point Guard
B-. Sweet garbage time 4-point play.. Point Guard. Indiana Pacers. AARON BROOKS