After three disappointing losses to start the season, the Indiana Pacers turned their frustrations towards the Brooklyn Nets, putting themselves over the top in the second half to pick up their first win of the young season. The Pacers jumped out to their first double figure lead of the season by outscoring the Nets 16-6 to start and while Brooklyn was able to erase the lead, the Pacers never faltered, holding their own through the rest of the first.
Late in the first, however, they were dealt a tough blow when Myles Turner turned his ankle against Garrett Temple, forcing the big man out of the game after an excellent seven point first quarter.