After falling apart down the stretch on Sunday night against the 76ers. The Indiana Pacers found their rhythm early against the red hot Memphis Grizzlies. They jumped in the ride, went to work and never let off of the gas as they scored a season high point total to win 134-116.
Domantas Sabonis dropped off a season high 32 points and 13 rebounds as the Pacers snapped Memphis’ 7-game winning streak. Sabonis had 24 points and 11 rebounds by halftime. It was NUTS!!!
After the game he had this to say about playing well and finishing, “It was important, especially after last game. We felt like we gave it away.”
Once Nate Bjorkgren’s squad got going they didn’t look back.
“This team has a ton of fight in ‘em. They play for each other. I’ve never questioned that,” said Nate.
Indiana had six players finish in double figures including the monster numbers of Sabonis. Malcolm Brogdon dropped off 23 points while Myles Turner finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Jeremy Lamb came through with 19. Doug McDermott came off of the bench with 11 as Justin Holiday contributed 10 points.
Indiana shot the lights out of the gym at 60 percent from the field and 55 percent from downtown. They shared the ball like no other with 30 assists!! There was no beating them on Tuesday night.
Memphis just happened to run into a buzz saw and there was nothing they could do about it. Let’s see if Indiana can keep that same energy tonight (Wednesday) in Milwaukee.