T.J. Warren scored 11 of his 23 points in the third quarter to lead the Indiana Pacers over the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-85 Tuesday night.
Malcolm Brogdon had 20 points, six rebounds and five assists, and Domantas Sabonis had 18 points and 16 rebounds for the surging Pacers (7-4), who have won seven of eight, including four straight.
Danilo Gallinari scored 14 points, Deonte Burton had 13 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 11 points and six rebounds for the Thunder (4-7), who have lost three of four and remained winless on the road.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) shoots over Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (AP PhotoMichael Conroy)
The Pacers went on a 15-2 run in the third quarter to take a 26-point lead. Aaron Holiday hit two 3-pointers and Warren made another in the spurt that ended with Doug McDermott's layup to put Indiana ahead 84-58 with 1:49 to go.
The Pacers first pulled away with a 12-2 run in the first quarter. TJ Leaf's layup gave Indiana a 28-18 lead, and the Pacers led by 15 after a jumper by Brogdon made it 52-37 with 1:58 remaining in the half.
The Thunder scored five straight points, including a 3-pointer by Gilgeous-Alexander, to close out the first half. The Pacers led 52-42 at halftime.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) shoots next to Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (AP PhotoMichael Conroy)
TIP-INS
Thunder: G Chris Paul had seven points, five rebounds and eight assists. ... C Nerlens Noel was called twice for goaltending, but the second was overruled following a replay challenge. ... G Terrance Ferguson missed Tuesday's game for personal reasons.
Pacers: Holiday scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half. ... C Myles Turner missed a seventh straight game with a sprained right ankle. ... G Jeremy Lamb was out for a fourth consecutive game with a sprained left ankle. ... C Goga Bitadze was out while going through concussion protocol.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) makes a pass around Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (AP PhotoMichael Conroy)
UP NEXT
Thunder: Host Philadelphia on Friday with a 19-2 series lead during the Oklahoma City era, including one loss to the 76ers last season.
Pacers: Travel to Houston on Friday. The Rockets have won four straight after a sweep of the regular season series the last two years.
Indiana Pacers forward JaKarr Sampson (14) loses the ball in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (AP PhotoMichael Conroy)
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