On November 24th the red-hot Cavaliers travel to Indianapolis to face the Pacers. The Cavaliers have won eight straight games behind their star, LeBron James. Indiana on the other hand has won their last two and are looking to gain ground in the very competitive Eastern Conference Central division. This is also Mike Brown?s return to Indianapolis where he spent two years as an assistant before becoming the Head Coach of the Cavs. The game will be airing on TNT at 8 PM Eastern Time. <font size=""5""><font color=""Red""><font color=""Red"">Cleveland Cavaliers</font> (9-2)</font></font> <font size=""2""> <font color=""Red"">Starting Lineup:</font></font> PG: Eric Snow 6?3? 205 lbs 3.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 4.1 apg SG: Larry Hughes 6?5? 184 lbs 18.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 4.4 apg SF: LeBron James 6?8? 240 lbs 28.4 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 4.4 apg, 52.6 FG% PF: Drew Gooden 6?10? 242 lbs 12.3 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 1.6 bpg C: Zydrunas Ilgauskas 7?3? 260 lbs 14.3 ppg, 8.3 apg, 1.0 apg <font size=""2""><font color=""Red"">Bench:</font></font> The Cavs have a particularly deep bench this year. The bench is led by Damon Jones and Donyell Marshall, who were both acquired this offseason. Alan Henderson and Luke Jackson have also made significant contributions off the bench this year. Speculation about chemistry problems have arose of late due to Damon Jones being upset over not starting. <font size=""2""> <font color=""Red"">Injuries:</font></font> Forward Ira Newble is out with plantar fascitis in his right foot Forward Anderson Varejao is out after having arthroscopic shoulder surgery <font size=""5""><font color=""Blue"">Indiana Pacers (6-3)</font></font> <font size=""2""><font color=""Blue"">Starting Lineup:</font></font> PG: Jamaal Tinsley 6?3? 185 lbs 9.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 6.1 apg SG: Stephen Jackson 6?8? 218 lbs 14.8 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.7 apg SF: Ron Artest 6?7? 270 lbs 21.1 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.9 apg PF: Jermaine O?Neal 6?11? 260 lbs 21.6 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 2.4 apg C: Scot Pollard 6?11? 265 3.6 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.2 spg <font size=""2""><font color=""Blue"">Bench:</font></font> The Pacers also have a very deep bench with a mixture between experience and youth. They have veterans such as backup Point Guard Anthony Johnson and reserve forward Austin Chroshere. They have also rookies Danny Granger and Sarunas Jasikevicius playing important minutes. Fred Jones and David Harrison are also key bench components. <font size=""2""> <font color=""Blue"">Injuries:</font></font> Jonathan Bender is out with a left knee injury Jeff Foster is out with a sore left Achilles David Harrison is probable with a sore lower back Fred Jones is probable with a sore lower back <font size=""2"">Prediction:</font> I see the Cavs winning their ninth straight game with a score of 105-98. Look for Ilgauskas and Hughes to have big games and for LBJ to be normal (for him).
