Cavaliers fall off pace late, lose to Indiana 111-102
11 straight losses, three games remain in 20-21 season Cleveland Cavaliers Collin Sexton (2) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers Domantas Sabonis (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, May 10, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) (Source: Tony Dejak) By Scott Piker | May 10, 2021 at 10:42 PM EDT - Updated May 10 at 10:42 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cleveland Cavaliers late season struggles continued Monday night at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. With only nine players dressed against the Indiana Pacers, the Cavaliers drop their 11th straight game 111-102.
After taking a 60-53 lead into halftime, the second half belonged to the visiting Pacers. The Cavs were outscored 58-42. Collin Sexton lead the Cavaliers with a game high 25 points. Isaac Okoro added 22 points. Dean Wade recorded his first career double-double, 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Westbrook breaks triple-double record, Wizards fall to Hawks
By The Associated PressMay 11, 2021 GMT
Washington Wizards Russell Westbrook (4) is congratulated by Atlanta Hawks Clint Capela at the end of an NBA basketball game Monday, May 10, 2021, in Atlanta. Westbrook recorded his 182nd career triple-double, passing Oscar Robertson for the most in NBA history. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Washington Wizards Russell Westbrook (4) is congratulated by Atlanta Hawks Clint Capela at the end of an NBA basketball game Monday, May 10, 2021, in Atlanta. Westbrook recorded his 182nd career triple-double, passing Oscar Robertson for the most in NBA history. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
ATLANTA (AP) Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson’s 47-year-old record for triple-doubles and missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer as the Washington Wizards lost 125-124 to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.
CLEVELAND (AP) â Domantas Sabonis had 21 points, 20 rebounds and nine assists as the Indiana Pacers strengthened their hold on a play-in tournament spot with a 111-102 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
Kelan Martin scored a career-high 25 points and Caris LeVert had 20 points and 10 assists for the Pacers, who moved one-half game ahead of Washington into ninth place in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards were beaten 125-124 in Atlanta.
âEvery game matters and we just saw that the Wizards lost, but it all depends on us,â Sabonis said. âWe want to get as high as we can in the play-in round. The most important thing is continuing to distribute the ball because it makes everybody happy.â
Pacers final score: Pacers hold off Cavaliers 111-102
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Despite a rocky performance overall, the Indiana Pacers managed to close out a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers to at least temporarily move them back into 9th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers outscored Cleveland 58-42 in the second half, an advantage that wasn’t truly realized until the closing minutes.
Indiana appeared to be in business early, jumping out to a quick 10-point lead in the first quarter, but lackadaisical passing and a propensity for fouls allowed the Cavs to work themselves back into the game, erasing the lead and taking a 28-27 advantage into the second quarter.
May 11, 2021
Cleveland Cavaliers losing streak hit eleven games with a 111-102 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Playing with only eight available players, the Cavs managed to take a seven-point lead into halftime before fading in the second half. Cleveland s offense was led by Collin Sexton s 25-points and rookie Isaac Okoro s 22-points. The Cavs will rest today before welcoming in the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
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