Podcap: Cavs 135, Pacers 130 – 2OT (or, Working Overtime)

Podcap: Cavs 135, Pacers 130 – 2OT (or, Working Overtime)

2017-04-03 Off By EvilGenius

https://soundcloud.com/ctb-5/episode-131-working-overtime

The Cavs won, but they didn’t make it easy on themselves against the visiting Indiana Pacers. In fact, it took an extra 10 minutes of time to finally decide the matter… not to mention another triple double from LeBron James (his 11th on the season), and some significant contributions from Kevin Love, J.R. Smith and Kyrie Irving in the overtime periods. Still, the wine & gold were able to build on the positives they’d established two nights ago against the Sixers, and avoided falling another game behind the Boston Celtics for the top spot in the East. There was a noticeable defensive improvement, except where Paul George was involved. The Pacer star went toe-to-toe with LeBron, as they each scored 40+ and did everything he could to try and keep his team from falling out of the playoff picture.

Nate, EvilGenius, and newcomer to Cavs: The Podcast, Sam Meyer, jumped into the booth to discuss the big win, whether or not it means the Cavs are back on the right track, what the rest of the schedule holds, and how large Wednesday’s showdown with the Celtics looms. We also touch on LBJ’s dustup with Tristan Thompson late in this game, and speculate on some potential first round opponents.

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