Lidl scored 26 points in a losing effort as the Pacers easily defeated the Nets 123-94.

April 10th - The Pacers easily defeated the Nets 123-94. Toppin had 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Porter had 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 assists. For the Nets, Lidl had 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Salaf had 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.

At the start of the game, the Pacers relied on Thompson's three-pointer, with Jackson and Porter repeatedly attacking the basket to score. At the end of the first quarter, the Pacers led 31-14. In the second quarter, Jones and Walker quickly extended the Pacers' lead to over 20 points. Although the Nets responded somewhat with outside shooting, the Pacers extended their lead to nearly 30 points. At halftime, the Pacers led 63-37.

After switching sides, the Nets narrowed the gap briefly thanks to Lidl's consecutive scores. However, the Pacers regained the lead thanks to Toppin's fast breaks and Huff and Jackson's contributions. At the end of the third quarter, the Pacers still led 98-72 . In the final quarter, although the Nets, led by Lidl and Salaf, tried to close the gap, the Pacers maintained their lead and ultimately won 123-94 .

Pacers player data

Toppin 26 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists; Porter 18 points, 14 rebounds , 2 assists; Thompson 15 points , 7 rebounds, 6 assists; Walker 14 points , 9 rebounds, 8 assists; Huff 14 points, 7 rebounds , 3 assists; Jackson 12 points , 6 rebounds , 7 assists; Slawson 12 points, 7 rebounds , 5 assists; Peter 8 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists

Nets player statistics

Liddell 26 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist; Salaf 19 points , 5 rebounds , 6 assists; Etienne 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Scott 11 points, 9 rebounds , 1 assist; Smith 11 points , 8 rebounds , 6 assists; Wilson 11 points, 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Powell 2 points, 2 rebounds

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