Indiana pacers managed to win against New Orleans Pelicans away from home by 116-118 in a new NBA day. In the previous round, the New Orleans Pelicans players won at home against Toronto raptors by 120-116. For their part, the Indiana Pacers lost at home with New York Knicks by 102-106. With this result, Indiana pacers is in third place and accumulates five victories in seven games played, while New Orleans Pelicans it remains in fifth position with 4 victories in seven games played. Follow the NBA rankings after the duel.
In the first quarter there were several changes to the leader on the scoreboard, in fact, the visitors achieved a 12-2 run during the quarter to finish with a 24-26 result. Later, during the second quarter there were also alternations in the light and the quarter ended with a partial result of 27-27. After this, the rivals accumulated a total of 51-53 points before the break.
During the third quarter again there were several movements on the scoreboard, which ended with a partial result of 26-26 (and a 77-79 total). Finally, the last quarter again had several leader changes on the scoreboard and the quarter ended with a partial score of 29-27. Finally, the match came to the end of the quarter with a 106-106 draw between both teams, so an extension was necessary to determine the winner.
During overtime there were also several changes of leader on the scoreboard and ended with a partial result of 10-12, the final result of the match being 116-118 in favor of Indiana pacers.
During the match, Indiana pacers he took the victory thanks to 21 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds from Malcolm Brogdon and the 19 points, seven assists and 11 rebounds of Domantas Sabonis. The 31 points, eight assists and four rebounds of Brandon ingram and the 24 points, two assists and 10 rebounds of Zion Williamson they were not enough for New Orleans Pelicans won the match.
The next meeting of New Orleans Pelicans will be against Oklahoma city thunder at Smoothie King Center, while the next game of Indiana pacers will be against Houston Rockets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Check the full NBA schedule.
