Will Indiana Pacers Overcome Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse?

As the Indiana Pacers prepare to host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Pacers have been on a rollercoaster ride this season, but they've shown resilience and an ability to bounce back.

In their latest outing against the Dallas Mavericks, the Pacers put up an impressive 137 points, showcasing a high-octane offense with a 54 percent field goal rate and a staggering 46 percent from beyond the arc. Their bench contributed significantly with 69 points, indicating depth in their roster. Defensively, they allowed 120 points but managed to outperform with an offensive rating of over 132.

However, consistency has been challenging for Indiana. In a previous game against the San Antonio Spurs, they scored only 105 points and struggled from three-point range with just a 20 percent success rate. Despite this dip in performance, they still showed strength inside by scoring 56 points in the paint.

Their most concerning performance came against the New Orleans Pelicans where they were held to just 102 points while conceding a whopping 129. The defensive end was particularly troubling as they allowed an opponent possession score of nearly one point per possession.

The upcoming game promises to be intriguing as both teams have had similar trajectories throughout the season. For Indiana to succeed against Cleveland Cavaliers at home court advantage will be crucial; playing in front of their fans should provide them with extra motivation and energy.

The Pacers' ability to control both ends of the floor will be vital – maintaining offensive efficiency while tightening up defensively could make all difference in this matchup.

Fans can catch all action on March 18th at Gainbridge Fieldhouse starting at 7:00 PM Eastern Time on BSIN or BSOH networks for television broadcast coverage.