Facing off against the Philadelphia 76ers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for the second time in two weeks, the Indiana Pacers headed to halftime on Monday night trailing the 76ers, 49-40.
The Pacers missed their first seven shots on Monday, but the Sixers weren't able to capitalize too much on Indiana's slow start, only managing six points over that stretch. Philadelphia held a narrow lead for the entire first quarter, but T.J. Warren (eight points on 4-of-5 shooting) helped keep the Blue & Gold within striking distance.
The visitors took a 23-22 lead into the second quarter, but the hosts moved in front for the first time thanks to a Justin Holiday 3-pointer on the opening possession of the frame.