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Pacers win big over Charlotte, 119-80

Win is third in four games for Indiana
Posted at 9:13 PM, Feb 25, 2020
and last updated 2020-02-25 21:13:18-05

INDIANAPOLIS — Two days after playing one of their worst games of the season, the Pacers responded with one of their best against Charlotte.

Indiana staked itself to 69-44 halftime lead, then went up by as many as 43 points in the final period before winning 119-80.

Playing without Victor Oladipo and Jeremy Lamb, six Pacers finished in double figures. Domantas Sabonis had 21 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists. Myles Turner blocked eight shots to go along with 10 rebounds.

The Pacers hit 57% of their shots while limiting the Hornets to 33%. Indiana also owned the boards, with a 57-39 rebounding advantage.

It's the third win in four games for Indiana which is now 34-24. Charlotte sinks to 19-38.

The Pacers are next in action on Thursday, an 8 p.m. game against Portland.