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Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James (23) participates during a practice session before Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)
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Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James (23) participates during a practice session before Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a roll this season as they continue to keep bettering their performances. For the first time since LeBron James, they are starting to taste incredible success. Notably, they wrapped up yet another impressive win against the Indiana Pacers to showcase their true depth and amazing roster construction.
They beat down the Pacers with their bench unit and proved just how valuable veterans can be in this league.
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The Cavaliers have come up as serious threats in a packed Eastern Conference. Darius Garland emerged as the first All-Star since LeBron James left the Cavaliers. Moreover, as a team, they are doing wonders on the floor and tonight was no different against the Pacers.
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In a game where both sides struggled to put on points, the Cavaliers pulled off an emphatic comeback win. What is more impressive is they didn’t have Darius Garland running the show. However, former Laker Rajon Rondo turned back the clock and gave the Cavs a much-needed performance. NBA Twitter had their say about the Cavs’ win.
Lebron is definitely going back to the Cavs again… https://t.co/f0luydWb4z
— Black Jesús 🙌🏾📿 (@BNwabara) February 7, 2022
This is the most fun basketball Cleveland has ever watched damn
— Aadan (@JMurrayWrld) February 7, 2022
Darius Garland on the bench 🤣 pic.twitter.com/KTOFQZ1xO9
— Ted Budd 🏀🏈 (@TedBuddy8) February 7, 2022
Unbelievable sequence never seen such a beautiful offense when LeBron was with the cavs
— NBA SUPERFAN (@Marino87484600) February 7, 2022
Kevin love rn: pic.twitter.com/KvWFAqA1wH
— Edie (@Edie_Jubdub) February 7, 2022
They deserve all the success. As a Wolves fan I am especially bummed about the terrible injury luck Rubio experienced this year, and hope his now ex-Cavs teammates give him a shout out when they make noise in the playoffs.
— Paul Audette (@miraclemilepaul) February 7, 2022
The Cavaliers’ starters were not on point tonight, as only Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley crossed double digits. However, the veteran trio of Osman, Kevin Love, and Rondo came up big for them. Love finished the game with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Osman added 22 points and Rondo ran the show putting up 15 points and 12 assists in the 98-85 win.
For the Pacers, rookie Chris Duarte led the way with 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Big man Domantas Sabonis couldn’t contribute much, finishing the game with 9 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists. Moreover, Justin Holiday added 10 points and Duane Washington Jr. scored 17 off the bench. The Pacers’ horrid season continues while the Cavaliers keep climbing.
Do you think this Cavaliers team can become the first team to bring a championship home since LeBron James? Let us know in the comments below.
