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Cavaliers looking forward to respite before conference semis

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Cleveland Cavaliers finally caught a break.

After struggling through the final weeks of the regular season and losing the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the defending champs assured themselves of getting a little more rest. They can use it.

"We have some good miles on this team, some guys who have played in a lot of postseason action," All-Star Kevin Love said after grabbing 16 rebounds and completing a first-round sweep at Indiana. "Getting a good week will allow us to get some rest and when we do find out who we play, we'll be able to be sharp and ready to go.