The Indiana Pacers once again came up big in the second half to secure their seventh straight victory, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder at home. The Pacers shot under 30% in the first half, fortunate to only be down 11, with 10 offensive rebounds helping to salvage possessions for Indiana to keep the game from getting out of hand.
Once in the second half, however, the defense stiffened, leading to an impressive third quarter win. The Pacers outscored Oklahoma City 32-18 in the third, setting up a thrilling fourth quarter. Indiana led by nine with under five minutes to go in the fourth, watched their lead dissipate on an 8-0 run by the Thunder.