Pacers Cruise To 25-Point Home Win
The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets, 120-95, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday evening.

The Pacers got out to a great start at home, with a 34-26 lead after one quarter. They kept up the pressure in the second, where they outscored the visitors by seven, to take a 56-41 lead by halftime. The Hornets picked it up in the third quarter, as they outscored the Pacers 30-27 in the quarter, but still trailed by 12, heading into the final frame. However, the Pacers put the finishing touches on the contest in the final frame, as they outscored the Hornets by 13 in the quarter, to cruise to their second straight win.

Victor Oladipo led the Pacers with 21 points, seven assists, three steals and two rebounds, in 31 minutes. Darren Collison followed up with 19 points, nine assists, three rebounds and two steals, while Domantas Sabonis added 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists and one steal, in 23 minutes off the bench. The Pacers shot 47 percent from the field, including 14-of-27 from long range.

Meanwhile, Kemba Walker led the Hornets with 23 points, seven assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block, in 36 minutes. Bismack Biyombo finished with 10 points, 12 rebounds and one block, while Malik Monk added 11 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals, in 15 minutes off the bench. The Hornets shot 40 percent from the field, including 12-of-35 from long range.

The Hornets (22-24) will look to bounce back as they take on the Grizzlies in Memphis on Wednesday. The Pacers (31-15) play host to the Raptors on Wednesday.
Posted on: 1/20/2019 5:30 PM
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