![NBA](https://a3.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/leagues/500/nba.png&w=40)
Brooklyn Nets at Indiana Pacers
· National Basketball AssociationEmbed this event in your website
Tyrese Haliburton helps Pacers surge past Nets 133-111
![Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers: Game Highlights](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/media/motion/2024/0401/ss_20240401_213559944_2538876/ss_20240401_213559944_2538876.jpg&w=900&h=360&scale=crop&location=origin)
Despite being ejected for a flagrant foul midway through the third quarter, Pacers forward Jalen Smith had 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Nets’ Dennis Schroder was called for a technical foul for flailing on the follow-through and hitting Smith’s face. Then Smith was called for a flagrant foul and ejected when he retaliated by pushing Schroder. The two had to be separated.
Pascal Siakam added 15 points and Obi Toppin had 14 for the Indiana.
Cam Thomas scored 22 points, Trendon Watford 21 and Mikal Bridges 19 for the Nets.
The Pacers shot 52% for the game.
“We did a lot of good things offensively,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. “When we’re playing like that, fast and random, we’re tough to play against.”
Indiana dominated from the start, leading 43-27 after the first quarter and 75-47 at halftime. The Pacers led by as many as 29 in the first half.
“We did a good job pushing the pace,” Haliburton said of the team’s fast start. “We were getting stops and running. That ultimately let to shots going in. We were playing the right way."
The Pacers shot 58% in the first half while holding the Nets to 38%. Indiana led by as many as 36 points in the third quarter.
Indiana center Myles Turner dislocated his right index finger on a dunk attempt when he was fouled by Watford. The Pacers called a timeout with less than a minute left in second quarter, so he could shoot free throws, hitting the second of two attempts. Turner did not return in the second half, finishing with nine points and five blocked shots in 14 minutes.
Carlisle said X-rays revealed there was no fracture, but he doesn't know Turner's status for Wednesday night.
Nets coach Kevin Ollie said his team should be better prepared.
“It’s letting (the Pacers) getting to the rim and creating paint touches and then kicking it out and then we’re scrambling and trying to get back,” Ollie said. “Give credit to them, they played their style of play. They are relentless at it. We need to understand that and can't be surprised by the pace on Wednesday. They are going to try to do the same thing and I know our guys are going to be ready and give a better mental and physical battle.”
Ollie said hopefully his team can get to the free-throw line and slow the Pacers down.
“We just have to have more guys getting to the rim and finishing down there,” Ollie said. “We've got to get back in transition. We have to have more sense of urgency of getting back on defense and then getting them to play in the half court.”
Carlisle said it will be a good test on Wednesday because emotions were high in the blowout.
Carlisle passed former Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach for 12th on the NBA's all-time coaching victories list with 939. Carlisle was drafted by the Celtics in 1984 when Auerbach was a team executive.
The Nets played without Dennis Smith Jr., sidelined with with right hip soreness, and Cameron Johnson, out with injury maintenance on left big toe sprain.
UP NEXT
Pacers: at Brooklyn on Wednesday.
Nets: open four-game homestand with the Pacers on Wednesday.
----
Regular Season Series
IND leads series 2-0
Matchup Prediction
Recent Plays
4th 0.0 | ![]() |
End of Game | 111 - 133 |
4th 0.0 | ![]() |
End of the 4th Quarter | 111 - 133 |
4th 22.1 | ![]() |
shot clock turnover | 111 - 133 |
4th 46.1 | ![]() |
Lonnie Walker IV makes driving layup | 111 - 133 |
4th 55.1 | ![]() |
Lonnie Walker IV defensive rebound | 109 - 133 |
Statistics
![]() |
![]() |
|
---|---|---|
41-87 | FG | 53-103 |
47.1 | Field Goal % | 51.5 |
10-26 | 3PT | 13-31 |
38.5 | Three Point % | 41.9 |
19-28 | FT | 14-17 |
67.9 | Free Throw % | 82.4 |
43 | Rebounds | 47 |
12 | Offensive Rebounds | 14 |
31 | Defensive Rebounds | 33 |
20 | Assists | 35 |
3 | Steals | 6 |
4 | Blocks | 9 |
15 | Turnovers | 9 |
0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
15 | Total Turnovers | 10 |
2 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
2 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
0 | Flagrant Fouls | 1 |
14 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 11 |
6 | Fast Break Points | 23 |
52 | Points in Paint | 70 |
19 | Fouls | 21 |
4 | Largest Lead | 36 |
Game Information
![](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/venues/nba/day/2183.jpg&w=743&h=311&scale=crop&cquality=100&location=origin)
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Attendance: 16,522 · Capacity:
2023-24 Atlantic Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
64 | 18 | .780 | - | W2 |
![]() |
50 | 32 | .610 | 14 | W5 |
![]() |
47 | 35 | .573 | 17 | W8 |
![]() |
32 | 50 | .390 | 32 | L2 |
![]() |
25 | 57 | .305 | 39 | L4 |
NBA News
![Inside the Paul George free agency showdown: How the Sixers landed the nine-time All-Star](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0702/r1353382_576x324_16-9.jpg&w=360&scale=crop&location=origin)
Inside the Paul George free agency showdown: How the Sixers landed the nine-time All-Star
The Sixers' first attempt to land Paul George came a year ago, and they bided their time. Then, finally, came a meeting Sunday night.
![NBA free agency 2024: Latest signings, news, buzz and reports](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0701/r1353258_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=360&scale=crop&location=origin)
NBA free agency 2024: Latest signings, news, buzz and reports
All the deals we've seen so far -- including Klay Thompson's big move to the Mavs -- after a wild start to free agency.
![James Wiseman's best plays of the season](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/media/motion/2024/0702/ss_20240702_134933338_2597957/ss_20240702_134933338_2597957.jpg&w=360&scale=crop&location=origin)
James Wiseman's best plays of the season
Check out some of James Wiseman's best moments this past season after he signed a two-year deal with the Pacers.
![Sources: Pacers, James Wiseman agree to 2-year contract](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2023/0320/r1147513_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=360&scale=crop&location=origin)
Sources: Pacers, James Wiseman agree to 2-year contract
The Pacers have agreed to a two-year contract with former No. 2 pick James Wiseman, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
![Early NBA contender tiers after an Eastern Conference superstar shakeup](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0702/r1353566_576x324_16-9.jpg&w=360&scale=crop&location=origin)
Early NBA contender tiers after an Eastern Conference superstar shakeup
Here's where all 15 Eastern Conference teams land after some game-changing moves to start free agency.