The decisive moment
The Indiana Pacers turned a competitive opening into a runaway 123-94 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, pulling away with a sustained scoring surge that the home side never answered. By the time the fourth quarter began, the outcome was no longer in doubt, and Indiana's reserves closed out the 29-point win in front of a quieted Barclays Center crowd.
By the numbers
- Final score: Indiana Pacers 123, Brooklyn Nets 94
- Margin of victory: 29 points
- Game type: 2025-26 season NBA Regular Season
- Venue: Brooklyn (Pacers as visitors)
Indiana's offensive efficiency and balance carried the night, with the Pacers controlling pace and tempo against a Brooklyn group thinned by injuries. The 29-point spread reflected a one-sided effort across all four quarters.
What it means
For Indiana, the convincing road win is a reminder of the team's depth even with several rotation pieces sidelined. Tyrese Haliburton remains out, though he recently logged 5-on-5 work, while Ivica Zubac (fractured rib) and Johnny Furphy (torn right ACL) are done for the season. Brooklyn, meanwhile, continues to grind through a difficult stretch without Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring), Day'Ron Sharpe (season-ending thumb surgery) and rookie Egor Demin, who is recovering from a procedure on his left foot.
What to watch next
The Pacers will look to carry this momentum forward as they manage their injury report down the stretch, while the Nets face the challenge of stabilizing a roster that has been hit hard by absences. How each team handles its returning pieces will define the closing chapter of their 2025-26 season NBA Regular Season schedules.