Game Notes: The Pacers defense yielded 28 fast break points. Danny Granger generated a team-high 21 points despite shooting 5 of 17 from the field. Roy Hibbert notched a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Tyler Hansbrough led the second unit gang with 15 points in 18 minutes.

Next: Friday at Memphis Grizzlies

If the Pacers ever do make a legit run at Gordon, one presumes that they’d have to be willing to part with Danny Granger to bring Gordon back to Hoosierland, which figures to be more palatable than it sounds thanks to the presence of the promising Paul George.

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.

Danny Granger and Paul Geroge combined for six three-pointers and 39 points, while Darren Collison dropped 12 assists, to accompany another double-double by Roy Hibbert, who had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Pacers in their 90-85 win against the Raptors.

David West recorded a double-double, tallying 12 rebounds — seven offensive — and 11 points in his Pacers’ debut.

Tyler Hansbrough (15-13, five offensive) and Roy Hibbert (16-14, four offensive) also notched double-doubles for the Pacers in their home opening 91-79 win on Monday night against Detroit.

Not only did Hibbert lead the way in points and rebounds, but he anchored the middle of a Pacers defense that held the Pistons to 27 of 75 shooting — 36 percent from the floor.

Indiana earned 18 offensive rebounds and held Detroit to only 28 points in the paint, dominating their Central Division rivals with physical interior play.

Newcomer George Hill played 24 minutes; obtaining four points, four assists and two steals.

Forwards Paul George (12 points) and Danny Granger (16 points) rounded out the players in double figures for the Pacers, who had five post 11 or more points.

Next Game: Wednesday at Toronto Raptors, 6 ET.

The Indiana Pacers are in the process of trading swingman Brandon Rush, according to a team source.

A second source confirmed it is for Golden State Warriors power forward Lou Amundson.

Amundson was held out of Saturday’s game preseason opener vs. Sacramento.

It is not official and likely won’t be before Sunday.

Indiana Pacers Move Tracker

Signed David West (Hornets) to a two-year, $20 million deal, Jeff Pendergraph (Trail Blazers).

Re-signed Jeff Foster.

Amnestied James Posey.

Acquired George Hill (Spurs) in draft-day deal.

Lost T.J. Ford (Spurs), Mike Dunleavy (Bucks), Josh McRoberts (Lakers).

Expressed interest in free agent Michael Redd (Bucks), rumored to have visited Indiana.

More on West: The prized free-agent acquisition did not play in the preseason opener at home against Chicago.