The Pacers scored a season-high 45 points in the first quarter en route to taking a 74-63 lead into halftime on Sunday night in Memphis.
The Pacers had an early 12-8 lead on Sunday night before they caught fire. The Blue & Gold connected on nine straight shots — including three 3-pointers — during a 21-9 run to open up a double-digit lead. Edmond Sumner converted two layups and a three and Malcolm Brogdon scored three buckets over that span.
Indiana led by as many 16 points in the opening frame and went 19-for-29 from the field in the period to take a 45-31 margin into the second quarter.