J.R. Smith expected to play Sunday vs. Pacers

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers, according to head coach David Blatt.

The 30-year-old wing missed the team's last two games versus the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers with a right knee bruise and quad tendinitis.

Smith suffered the injury during the first of two early-season meetings between the Cavs and Sixers on Nov. 2.

The Cavs are already without point guard Kyrie Irving and fellow shooting guard Iman Shumpert, so Smith's return would be a welcomed sight for the injury-riddled squad.