Pacers Dominate Nets 136-109
The Indiana Pacers asserted their dominance at the Barclays Center, dismantling the Brooklyn Nets 136-109 in a regular-season affair.
Indiana's sharp shooting, particularly from beyond the arc where they connected on 49% of their attempts (21-of-43), proved too much for Brooklyn, despite the Nets' bench pouring in 66 points. The Pacers established control by halftime, leading 65-56, and then delivered a decisive blow in the third quarter, outscoring the Nets 37-24 to enter the final frame with a commanding 102-80 advantage.
Tyrese Haliburton orchestrated the offense with a 24-point, 10-assist double-double, complemented by Pascal Siakam's 21 points and 7 rebounds. For Brooklyn, reserve Nolan Traore impressed with 17 points and 5 assists, and Josh Minott added 15 points and 8 rebounds. Ultimately, Indiana's superior field goal percentage (58%) and balanced attack overwhelmed the Nets.
The loss drops Brooklyn to 0-3, placing them 14th in the Eastern Conference, while the Pacers solidify their 5th spot with a 2-1 record.