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LeBron James scores 23 first-half points as Cleveland Cavaliers take double-digit halftime lead

The Cavs lead the Indiana Pacers 60-50 at halftime.
Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

INDIANAPOLIS -- Looking to tie Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at two games apiece, the Cleveland Cavaliers knew they were going to have to get all that they could from LeBron James on Sunday night.

Thus far, it'd be tough to argue the 4-time MVP isn't giving Cleveland just that, as James scored 23 points in the first half alone, with the Cavs taking a 60-50 lead over the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Cleveland's 10-point lead marks its third consecutive halftime double-digit advantage in its best-of-seven series. Despite some second-half troubles, the Cavs managed to hold onto their lead in Game 2, before Indiana overcome a 17-point halftime deficit to win Game 3.

Sunday night marks a chance for the Cavs to make up for Friday night's second-half debacle as they look to even up their best-of-seven series before heading back to Cleveland for Game 5 on Wednesday. In addition to James' 23 points, the Cavs have received strong efforts from Jordan Clarkson (12 points off the bench) and J.R. Smith (9 points, including a three-quarter court heave at the end of the first quarter).

Still, the Cavs could be getting more from players like All-Star forward Kevin Love, who has yet to score in 9 minutes of action on Sunday. But at the very least, Cleveland knows it can count on James, who appears to be in the midst of another legendary playoff outing.

For all the latest from Indianapolis on Sunday, follow our live blog, and join the conversation Twitter using the hashtag #3Cavs.

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