Pacers down Cavaliers to clinch playoff berth

Indianapolis, IN – Danny Granger scored 18 points, Tyler Hansbrough added 16 points off the bench, and the Indiana Pacers clinched their second consecutive playoff berth with a 102-83 rout of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

George Hill had 15 points, seven assists and four rebounds for the Pacers, who outscored Cleveland 34-13 in the third quarter to seize control of the contest. Indiana has won seven of its last eight games.

Omri Casspi netted 14 points off the bench to pace the Cavs, who have lost 12 of their last 14 contests.