These two teams came into this one going in completely opposite directions. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been struggling recently without their leader in Tristan Thompson, who is reportedly out with a foot sprain. The injury list continues to grow in Cleveland with Jordan Clarkson out against the Indiana Pacers due to lower back soreness (due to Cavs.com’s Joe Gabriele) and the Cavs still hadn’t settled on a consistent starting lineup due to the injuries. On the other end of the spectrum the Pacers came into the game as the hottest team in the NBA with seven straight wins.