Pacers Edge Out Thunder In OKC
The Indiana Pacers defeated the host Oklahoma City Thunder, 107-100, at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Wednesday evening.

The contest got out to a competitive start, with the Thunder holding a three-point lead after one quarter. The score stayed close though the second, and the Thunder took a 50-49 lead into the half. The Pacers and Thunder traded baskets through the third, until the Thunder pulled ahead by five late in the quarter, but the Pacers closed the quarter on an 11-5 run, to take a one-point lead into the final frame. The Pacers stayed sharp in the fourth and held an edge the rest of the way, earning their second straight win, and ending the Thunder's two-game winning streak.

Seven players scored in double digits for the Pacers, led by T.J. Warren, who tallied 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting. Domantas Sabonis followed up with 17 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and two steals, while Malcolm Brogdon finished with 11 points, six assists, four rebounds and a steal. The Pacers shot 48 percent from the field, including 9-of-24 from deep.

Meanwhile, Steven Adams led the Thunder with 20 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks, in 29 minutes. Danilo Gallinari and Dennis Schroder added 18 points each, while Chris Paul tallied 10 assists and four points. The Thunder shot 49 percent from the field, including 9-of-26 from long range.

The Thunder (8-12) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Timberwolves on Friday. The Pacers (14-7) take on the Pistons in Detroit on Friday.
Posted on: 12/4/2019 7:43 PM
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