⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Pacers got 12 points ahead of the pace we expected in the first quarter and stayed there. A much tighter, lower scoring game than we expected.
Where it moved
▲ IND better than we expected
+12Q131-18
+1Q217-17
+5Q322-17
+2Q418-12
▼ BKN better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 12 points better than our numbers for the Pacers.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Pacers won, and why the Nets did not.
From the game
Won the glass, 57 rebounds to 45- Could not get to the line, 23 free throws to their 33
Key battles
46%Shooting from the field27%
9Offensive rebounds17
10Blocks5
21Assists12
📊The numbers
| IND | BKN | |
|---|---|---|
| 46% | Shooting from the field | 27% |
| 3 | Threes made | 2 |
| 43% | Three-point accuracy | 29% |
| 17 | Free throws made | 18 |
| 66 | Rebounds | 55 |
| 9 | Offensive rebounds | 17 |
| 21 | Assists | 12 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 22 | Points off turnovers | 15 |
| 21 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 8 | Steals | 9 |
| 10 | Blocks | 5 |
