The Nets outscored Indiana 28-22 in the third to take a 71-62 lead into the fourth.
Brooklyn carried a slim 43-40 halftime lead, then widened the gap with a 28-22 third quarter to move ahead 71-62. Michael Porter Jr. leads the Nets with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Julius Randle has added 12 points and a game-best 12 plus-minus. Pascal Siakam has 17 points for Indiana, which has kept within reach but trails by nine entering the fourth. The live score contrasts with the teams’ season starts: Brooklyn is 0-5 and 29th in the power index, while Indiana is 2-4 and ranked 22nd.
Key Performers
Michael Porter Jr. (Brooklyn): 19 points, 7 rebounds Pascal Siakam (Indiana): 17 points, 4 rebounds Julius Randle (Brooklyn): 12 points, +12