NBA Hoops

Caris LeVert’s strong finish helps Cleveland Cavaliers rally past Pacers in return to Indiana following trade

Caris LeVert's strong finish helps Cleveland Cavaliers rally past Pacers in return to Indiana following trade

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers fans welcomed back Caris LeVert with a loud ovation during pregame introductions. His newly former team even honored him with a highlight reel during the first timeout of the game.

Then, he went out and did what he does best — play winning basketball.

LeVert scored 22 points, had five assists and delivered lockdown defense late in the game to help the Cleveland Cavaliers rally for a 120-113 victory on what had been his home court last week.

“Tonight had a little more on it since I was just here a week ago,” said LeVert, who was traded to Cleveland on Sunday. “It was definitely weird energy, just being here a couple days ago. But it is what it is, you can get traded any day in the NBA — especially around the trade deadline. But it was definitely good to get the win.”

The Cavs needed everything LeVert could muster with All-Star guard Darius Garland out with a sore back. And just like a week earlier when LeVert scored a season-high 42 points for the…

Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at www.espn.com – NBA…