Pacers Edge Nets in Overtime Amid Late Drama and Key Performances
Indiana's resilience shines with a 105-99 victory over Brooklyn, as Mathurin and Turner lead the charge in a game marked by physicality and composure issues for the Nets.
- Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 28 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, including clutch free throws to force overtime.
- Myles Turner contributed 23 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks, including a decisive rejection in overtime to seal the win.
- The fourth quarter saw a heated altercation involving Trendon Watford, Andrew Nembhard, and Turner, resulting in Watford's ejection and technical fouls for others.
- Brooklyn's struggles continued with their 12th loss in 14 games, further jeopardizing their playoff hopes as they squandered a late lead.
- Indiana has now won five of their last six games, solidifying their playoff positioning despite missing star guard Tyrese Haliburton due to injury.