Game preview
Cleveland Cavaliers0-0at
Indiana Pacers0-0
Fri, Apr 9, 7:00 PM EDTGainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
CLE is carrying the heavier travel load at 997 mi from its previous stop.
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What to know before tip
- CLE is carrying the heavier travel load at 997 mi from its previous stop.
- Both teams are navigating a 4 in 6 spot, which raises the fatigue floor on each side.
- CLE is in game 2 of 2 on the road with 1,254 mi already logged before tip.
- Schedule context makes this worth a look.
Who's in, who's out
CLE
Clean reportNo players listed on the injury report. Everyone on the roster is expected to be available.
IND
1 out- OutJohnny FurphyKnee — Surgery · targeting Jan 1
- DTDTyrese HaliburtonAchilles — Surgery · targeting Oct 1
Rest, travel, and body clock
| Schedule spot | CLE | IND |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Days rest | 1 day | 1 day |
| Hours rest | 47.5h | 48h |
| Rest swing | -0.5h | +0.5h |
| Travel in | 997 mi | 240 mi |
| Zone change | +1h | 0h |
| Body clock | 0h | 0h |
| Local tip | evening | evening |
| Segment | Road trip · 2 of 2 | Homestand · 1 of 1 |
| Miles before tip | 1,254 mi | 0 mi |
| Schedule alerts | 4 in 6 | 4 in 6 |
| Fatigue Index | 5 | 3 |
CLE carries the heavier fatigue load tonight — 5 vs. IND's 3.
How each side got here
CLE
997 miCLE came from San Antonio, TX with 997 mi of travel and +1h of time-zone change.
San Antonio, TX to Indianapolis, IN
IND
240 miIND came from Detroit, MI with 240 mi of travel and 0h of time-zone change.
Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
Where this game sits in the run
CLE
Road tripCLE is on game 2 of 2 on the road, with 1,254 mi already behind it.
IND
HomestandIND is in game 1 of 1 on this homestand.