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The Pacers have to adjust their internal game clocks on Tuesday for a 3 p.m. ET tip against the Cleveland Cavaliers. That means altering their schedule to raise the intensity at a time during the day when they are normally just starting to shake off an afternoon nap or rest following a shootaround.
Fortunately, two teams are playing under the same circumstances so it shouldn't be a factor in the outcome. Besides, as Mark Montieth noted in a conversation on Twitter about the players reaction to the early tip, Lance Stephenson is looking forward to playing this afternoon.
@ScottAgness Also, @StephensonLance likes it, says that's the time of day he's the most hyped.
— Mark Montieth (@MarkMontieth) December 30, 2013
Umm...is it possible we've been watching a scaled-back version of Lance? He has a higher 'hype' level? This should be fun.
Before hitting the links, here are some highlights from the Mad Ants game with some of Solomon Hill's top plays. No, Hill did not pick up the nickname 'Tiny Dancer' on his first night in Fort Wayne.
Tiny dancer, NBA's Hill steal the show from The Journal Gazette on Vimeo.
Check out the links:
Game Preview: Pacers vs Cavaliers | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE INDIANA PACERS
Unlike most people, the Pacers stick to their resolutions - Indy Star
Recapping Hill debut | The Journal Gazette
Future unknown, but Stephenson, Pacers live in present - 1070 The Fan
Top 10 Moments of 2013 | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE INDIANA PACERS
Breaking Down Paul George’s Defense | 8 Points, 9 Seconds
Anthony Bennett showing improvement just in time for more minutes | cleveland.com
Lakers, Cavaliers reportedly talked about Pau Gasol for Andrew Bynum trade - SBNation.com