Domantas Sabonis had 20 points (10 in the first quarter) and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-94.
The Pacers took control with a 24-6 run in the third quarter and led by as many as 32.
For the Pelicans, Jonas Valančiūnas had 19 points (14 in the paint) and 13 rebounds. All 14 of Naji Marshall’s points came in the fourth quarter.
The Pacers shot 46.2% from the field and 36.8% from 3 to the Pelicans’ 39.8% and 33.3%. The Pelicans outscored the Pacers 56-38 in the paint. The Pelicans’ starters were outscored 46-23 in 14 minutes together.