The Indiana Pacers responded well to a pair of frustrating losses, blowing out the Utah Jazz for a second time to sweep the season series. The Pacers opened hot from the field, shooting over 70% in the first quarter thanks in large part to their ability to force turnovers and get easy buckets in transition.
They led by eight after one, and followed a similar script to their own loss to San Antonio by holding the Jazz at bay in each push they’d make. When Utah cut the lead to three early in the second, the Pacers responded with a 17-6 run, capped by three consecutive jumpers by Myles Turner to help them win the second quarter.