The Pacers almost blew a lead in the fourth quarter, but held on for their third straight win to start the season.

The Cavs had an opportunity to win it in regulation, but a Kyrie Irving layup rimmed out.

The Pacers were outscored 23-14 in the final period, and were down after Anthony Parker’s three-pointer as the shot clock expired gave the club a 84-82 lead with 17.5 seconds left.

Indiana, with no timeouts, immediately went into its offense. Power forward David West nearly lost the ball, regained control, drove and dropped in a floater with 4.4 seconds left to tie the score.

After Parker’s three in the extra session put the Cavs up 87-86, the Pacers went on a 7-0 run and never lost control of the lead, en route to a 98-91 final.

The Pacers’ powerful frontline, all had double-doubles on the night — Roy Hibbert, David West, and Hansbrough combining for 42 points and 35 boards.

Next Game: Tonight at Detroit Pistons, 6 ET.