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J.R. Smith (leg) is expected to play Sunday against Indiana, Chris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Smith (leg) is expected to play Sunday against Indiana, Chris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Analysis:

Smith exited Monday's win over the 76ers with a right knee bruise, and he's been held out of each of the Cavs' last two contests to aid his recovery. The rest has apparently done him some good, as coach David Blatt told the media Saturday that he expects to have Smith back Sunday. Smith would likely slot back into the starting lineup at shooting guard, with Jared Cunningham moving back to a bench role.

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