NBA · Halftime
Indiana’s 41-Point Second Quarter Flips Brooklyn’s Fast Start
October 25, 2026 · 11:30 PM
The Pacers turned a two-point first-quarter deficit into a nine-point halftime lead with a 41-point second quarter.
Brooklyn opened with a 26-24 first-quarter edge, but Indiana seized control with a 41-30 second to take a 65-56 halftime lead. The Pacers have stretched that margin to 68-58 early in the third, with Pascal Siakam leading all scorers with 15 points. Moritz Wagner has 13 for Brooklyn, while Julius Randle has 8 on 1-for-6 shooting, buoyed by 6-for-8 free throws. After the break, watch whether Brooklyn can find more efficient scoring and whether Indiana’s second-quarter surge continues.
Key Performers
Pascal Siakam, Indiana: 15 points, 4 rebounds Moritz Wagner, Brooklyn: 13 points, 5-for-7 shooting Julius Randle, Brooklyn: 8 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists