Still looking for their first victory of the 2021 Summer League, the Pacers have a 44-37 lead over the Portland Trail Blazers at halftime in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacers first-round pick Chris Duarte is the only player in double figures. He has 11. BJ Johnson and Duane Washington Jr. have seven each.
Duarte and the newly signed Isaiah Jackson showed their talents early. Jackson began the scoring with a three, while Duarte followed with a pair of treys himself. Indiana jumped out to a 9-0 lead just 0:47 into the game. As a whole, the squad started 5-of-7 from the field.