Lance Stephenson brought fun back to the Indiana Pacers tonight, helping them to snap their six game losing streak at home against the Utah Jazz. The Pacers didn’t trail tonight after the first quarter, but not for lack of trying on Utah’s behalf. The Jazz had opportunities throughout the second half to take control, but the Pacers found ways to execute and respond each and every time.
That was in no small part due to Stephenson’s impact. The Pacers trailed 20-15 when he entered the game midway through the first, immediately putting his stamp on the game by scoring, assisting, or setting up the next nine points.