The Indiana Pacers tipped off tournament play in the 2018 NBA Summer League in style on Wednesday night in Las Vegas, racing out to a 62-40 halftime lead over the Atlanta Hawks.
The Pacers got off to a fast start on Wednesday, thanks in large part to Alex Poythress. The third-year forward hit his first three shots, including a two-handed dunk in traffic and a 3-pointer, as Indiana opened the game with a 12-2 run.
The Blue & Gold continued to scorch the nets throughout the first quarter. The Pacers went 12-for-21 from the field in the opening frame (3-for-5 from 3-point range) as they doubled up the Hawks, 32-16.