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Cavs guard George Hill (back spasms) questionable for Game 5

In this April 20, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers’ George Hill goes up for a dunk during the first half against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Indianapolis. Cavaliers starting point guard George Hill is questionable for Wednesdays, April 25, crucial Game 5 against Indiana because of back spasms. (Darron Cummings / Associated Press)
By Tom Withers Associated Press

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – Cavaliers point guard George Hill is questionable for Wednesday’s crucial Game 5 against Indiana because of back spasms.

Hill has been dealing with back problems since the series opener, when he was flattened by an illegal screen by Pacers forward Trevor Booker.

Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue says Hill was limited to shooting drills during Tuesday’s practice and will start if he can play.

Jose Calderon started Game 4 at Indianapolis and scored five points in 19 minutes as the Cavaliers evened the series at 2-2. Cleveland is 24-9 when Calderon starts.

Hill is averaging 8.7 points and 1.7 assists in his first postseason with Cleveland, which acquired him at the trade deadline in February. He started 24 games during the season.