The undermanned Pacers battled through two quarters on Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, taking a 60-55 lead over the Los Angeles Clippers into halftime.
All-Star big man Domantas Sabonis entered the NBA's health and safety protocols on Monday, a move that created an opportunity for rookie Isaiah Jackson to start for the first time in his career. The 20-year-old made his presence felt early, racking up seven points and three rebounds over the first three minutes — a sequence that saw him confidently step into and knock down a 3-pointer from the top of the key.
Justin Holiday and Torrey Craig also made threes in the opening minutes as Indiana jumped out to a 13-6 lead.