Domantas Sabonis scored 26 points (11 in the first quarter), and the Indiana Pacers went on an 18-3 run in the third quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 111-95 to end a 4-game losing streak.
The Pistons led 58-55 with 9:58 left in the third quarter. Sabonis’ layup put the Pacers ahead for good with 8:18 left in the quarter. Malcolm Brogdon scored 10 points during the run, and they led 73-61 with 3:50 left in the quarter and by as many as 19 in the fourth quarter.
For the Pistons, Josh Jackson had 18 points (12 in the paint) and 8 rebounds off the bench, and Isaiah Stewart added 17 points on 8 for 9 shooting.
The Pacers shot 51.2% from the field and 45.2% from 3 to the Pistons’ 44.7% and 17.9%. The Pistons forced 9 turnovers, about 5 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Pacers’ starters outscored the Pistons 32-22 in 16 minutes together.