Brooklyn, NY — The Brooklyn Nets snapped their three-game skid with a 99-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Cam Johnson led the charge for Brooklyn with 26 points, while Nic Claxton contributed 16 points. Shake Milton also made a strong impact off the bench, scoring 15 points.
For Indiana, T.J. McConnell finished with 14 points, and Tyrese Haliburton added 13. The Pacers, who have now lost four straight games, have struggled with consistency, winning only three of their last 10 contests.
Indiana fought back in the second half after Pascal Siakam scored four straight points, tying the game at 80 with 8:08 remaining. However, the Nets responded quickly with a 10-0 run, taking a 90-80 lead on Jaylen Wilson’s basket with 5:57 left to play.
Game Highlights:
Pacers’ Struggles: Indiana started the game slowly, hitting only 13 of 39 field goals and 4 of 18 from beyond the arc in the first half. They also committed 12 turnovers during the opening 24 minutes.
Nets’ Dominance: Cam Johnson has now scored 20 or more points in nine games this season, highlighting his offensive consistency.
Key Moment Of The Game:
Brooklyn closed the game with a decisive 19-10 run over the final eight minutes, securing the win.
Key Stat Of The Game:
Although the Pacers committed just four turnovers in the second half, they struggled in the first half with 12 turnovers, which hampered their chances.
Next Up:
The Nets will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, while the Pacers travel to Chicago to face the Bulls on Friday night.
