Nets
PacersThe Brooklyn Nets beat the Indiana Pacers 98-90 on Sunday, November 1, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
The Nets led 43-40 at halftime. They did the most damage in the third quarter, winning it 28-22. The biggest lead for the Nets was 12 points; the Pacers led by as many as 1.
Top performers
Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 23 points on 7-of-16 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 9 rebounds. Julius Randle added 20 points and 5 rebounds. For the Pacers, Andrew Nembhard had 23 points on 7-of-19 shooting, including 4 3-pointers. Pascal Siakam added 17 points and 5 rebounds.
Double-double: Day'Ron Sharpe (15 points and 13 rebounds).
- Michael Porter Jr. (BKN): 23 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST, 7-16 FG, 36 MIN
- Andrew Nembhard (IND): 23 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 7-19 FG, 35 MIN
- Julius Randle (BKN): 20 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 5-15 FG, 37 MIN
- Pascal Siakam (IND): 17 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 6-14 FG, 36 MIN
- Nolan Traore (BKN): 16 PTS, 2 REB, 6 AST, 6-14 FG, 30 MIN
- Day'Ron Sharpe (BKN): 15 PTS, 13 REB, 4 AST, 5-7 FG, 26 MIN
By the numbers
The Nets shot 41.1% from the field (30-of-73) and went 13-of-39 from three-point range; the Pacers shot 40.0% and went 13-of-35 from deep. The Nets won the rebounding battle 43-37. Assists: Nets 21, Pacers 21.
Context
The Nets improved to 1-5, while the Pacers fell to 2-5, their fourth loss in a row. The season series is tied 1-1.
Up next: the Nets visit the Grizzlies on Saturday, Nov 14; the Pacers host the Knicks on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 17,274 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Officials: Bill Kennedy, Matt Myers and Robert Hussey.