Though tonight’s game didn’t have the same offensive fireworks as the season opening meeting, it did have the same result, with the Indiana Pacers topping the Brooklyn Nets, halting their losing skid at two games. The Pacers actually shot better than that first game of the year tonight, finishing 56.6% from the floor, and dishing 21 assists.
Indiana looked much more comfortable tonight than they have in recent games, but they did have to work early to get the game sorted into their favor. The Nets led 29-28 after one, in large part thanks to Allen Crabbe, who scored 14 of his team high 17 in the first, hitting three threes as well as converting on all three of his free throw attempts.