Brooklyn Nets Stun Pacers With 98-90 Home Win
Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle led Brooklyn to its first victory of the season as Indiana fell for the fourth straight time.
By Noor Graham ·
The Indiana Pacers lost their fourth consecutive game on Sunday night when the Brooklyn Nets defeated them 98-90 at home. The result ended a stretch of losses for Indiana and marked the first win of the season for Brooklyn.
Michael Porter Jr. finished with 23 points to lead the Nets. Julius Randle added 20 points. Day’Ron Sharpe recorded a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. The Nets controlled the glass, holding a 43-37 advantage in total rebounds over the Pacers.
Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 23 points, while Pascal Siakam scored 17. Indiana struggled from long range, hitting only four of 20 three-point attempts. The team also shot 32% from the field overall. Brooklyn led 43-40 at halftime despite shooting 38% in the first half.
The Nets built a 12-point lead three times during the third quarter. The Pacers closed the gap to three points early in the fourth quarter. Larry Nance Jr. and Nembhard hit back-to-back three-pointers to bring the score to 75-72. That was the closest Indiana got for the remainder of the game.
Coach Rick Carlisle managed a roster missing key contributors. Obi Toppin sat out his second straight game with a lower back injury. Carlisle said Toppin is progressing and could play on Monday. Ivica Zubac remains out with a left ankle sprain. Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss at least 10 more days due to a hamstring strain.
Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. did not play for the Nets as part of a load management strategy. Brooklyn prepares to face the New York Knicks on Monday night. The Pacers will host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.
Source: WISH-TV
