The Indiana Pacers will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Cavs are on fire this season with a remarkable 12-game winning streak, leading the Eastern Conference with a 33-4 record. On the other side, the Pacers are riding a strong 5-game winning streak of their own, holding a 21-18 record and sitting in the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference. While both teams are in solid form, a key question heading into the game is whether Donovan Mitchell will be available to play.

The Cavaliers enter the game with a minor injury concern. Ty Jerome, a reserve, is listed as day-to-day due to illness. Other than him, there are no reported injuries on both the team’s side, giving them a fully healthy roster for the game. The Cavs will lean on their key starters like Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley, while the Pacers, will rely on Tyrese Haliburton.

Will Donovan Mitchell lead the Cavaliers to victory?

Looking at recent form, the Cavaliers are playing at an elite level, averaging 126.8 points over their last 10 games while holding their opponents to an average of just 112.8 points. Donovan Mitchell, in particular, has been a standout, averaging 22.9 points per game while shooting 45% from the field. The Cavs also boast a top-tier offense, with their 40.5% three-point shooting percentage ranking first in the NBA. Darius Garland has been effective in creating plays, averaging 6.7 assists per game, and Evan Mobley has provided solid rebounding, pulling down 8.8 boards per game. In his last game against the Toronto Raptors, Garland dropped 40 points, leading the team to a 132-126 victory.

On the other hand, the Pacers have been impressive in their own right, winning 5 straight and 11 of their last 14 games. Tyrese Haliburton, who leads the team with 18.5 points and 8.9 assists per game, has been pivotal to their success. He’s been getting more aggressive in the paint and distributing the ball effectively. Additionally, Pascal Siakam (19.9 points, 7.3 rebounds) and Myles Turner (15 points, 7 rebounds) will need to step up to challenge Cleveland’s dominant frontcourt of Mobley and Allen. However, one area which needs to attention is their rebounding, as they’ve struggled against stronger teams in the past.

Depth Charts for both teams

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As the game approaches, the question on everyone’s mind is: Can the Pacers overcome Cleveland‘s 12-game winning streak? While the Cavs have been dominant, Indiana’s recent form suggests they could be a strong opponent. With both teams at full strength, this promises to be an exciting battle between two top contenders in the East.