The Indiana Pacers wrapped up their three game home stand with a bang, blowing out the Utah Jazz with their best performance in nearly a month. According to Nate McMillan, they executed their game plan to perfection, playing with a fantastic tempo on both ends of the floor. The Pacers kicked off the game in style, forcing the Jazz into eight first quarter turnovers, outscoring them 16-0 in points of turnovers.
That ability to capitalize off turnovers proved key in the second quarter. The Pacers pushed their lead to 20 early in the second, but Utah worked back in the game, trimming the lead to six with three minutes remaining in the half.