In three hours, the Pacers will try to even their record at 2-2 this season.  But, in order to do that, they have to get by the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James.

LeBron James is a beast, plain and simple.  If he goes off like Amare Stoudemire did, then it will be a long night.  However, the key to the game is shutting down the King's supporting cast.  That starts with good perimeter defense.  Mo Williams, Delonte West, and Daniel Gibson can not have wide open looks from beyond the three point line all night.  Williams and West are more dangerous than Gibson at putting the ball on the floor, but if we can push them inside the three-point line and away from the paint, then they will be less effective. 

Danny Granger will need to have a smart defensive game tonight against LeBron.  If he can make LeBron shoot jump shots all night, then his effectiveness will diminish.  Indiana can not allow him to be in the lane the whole game and expect to come out with the win.

Troy Murphy will most likely be matched up with Ben Wallace this evening, so he needs to minimize the loose balls that Wallace gets to.  With Murphy playing on the perimeter and trailing on the offense, this should keep Wallace out of the lane for most of the night. 

It is still up in the air if Rasho Nesterovic will be available for the game due to his sprained ankle, but if he is able to play, then he should be able to neutralize Big Z's game as well.

Mike Dunleavy will sit out this game as well, making that four straight DNPs to start the season.  I hope he comes back soon, but while he has been out, Marquis Daniels has flourished in his starting role.  Daniels is averaging 14.7 points and 7 rebounds per game.  I like his able to fight through picks and really uses his body to create space and draw fouls when driving to the hoop.  His work with Mark Price has really paid off so far this season.