Trey Murphy III scored 28 points (all 12 of a 12-0 run across the first and second quarters), and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the Indiana Pacers 129-102.
The Pelicans led by as many as 36, pulling away with a 34-10 run bridging the first and second quarters.
Brandon Ingram had 34 points (15 during a 17-0 run in the first quarter), 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
For the Pacers, Isaiah Jackson had 13 points and 11 rebounds on 6 for 9 shooting off the bench.
The Pelicans shot 55.8% from the field and 46.9% from 3 to the Pacers’ 42.1% and 31.3%. They outscored the Pacers 28-12 on the fast break. The Pelicans’ starters outscored the Pacers 42-19 in 12 minutes together.