It was weird how unsafe that OKC lead felt while Indy was turning the ball over 20 times in the first half. The ESPN crew was acting like the game was a blowout, but you had to believe Carlisle would get that reigned in at halftime.
I figured they would slow the pace down earlier, which I still think is a good strategy for them. Only 5 turnovers in the second half is one hell of an adjustment. Pacers also played great defense all night. They weren’t gambling just keeping guys out of the paint and rebounding.
Indiana had six guys in double figures and not a single one had more than 19. Siakim, Nesmith and Halliburton all w/ double doubles.
