Following a lackluster first quarter showing, the Pacers dominated the Nets the final 36 minutes of play. They outscored Brooklyn 112-83 during this stretch and ran the Nets all over the court.
The ball was hopping as the team had 34 assists on 49 made baskets. This looked like the Pacers basketball we are all used to seeing. Several players stepped up in a variety of ways, but these three players stood out the most.
Here are three takeaways from tonight's game.
Tyrese Haliburton has the pep in his step back
Haliburton smiles after making another three | Pacers Social Media
Indiana's point guard was back to his former self in tonight's matchup against the Nets. He shot an incredibly efficient 8-13 from the field, while going 4-7 from three for a team-high 24 points. He had his second double-double of the season with 10 assists, corralled four rebounds and had 2 steals.
He was a team-best +29 on the floor and the Nets had absolutely no ability to stop him.…