In one of the Cavs’ final chances to make a defensive stop, prevent this game from slipping away, and preserve a winning streak, injured power forward Kevin Love stood at the end of a long table in front of the team bench. As he leaned forward in a black hoodie and green chinos, his hands were placed on either side of the table in a posture both of kingly authority and supplication. He wanted the stop, and a win. Lording over the table but unable to influence events on the court, Love watched as the Pacers’ veteran guard, Malcom Brogdon, made his way toward the Cavs sideline through a series of screens.