Pacers Hang On For Third Straight Win
The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 132-125, at FedEx Forum on Sunday evening.

The Pacers got out to a great start as they outscored the hosts, 45-31, through one quarter. The Grizzlies came out stronger in the second and managed to shave three points off the deficit. They stayed strong in the third quarter but could only trim it to a nine-point game heading into the fourth. The Grizzlies kept chipping away and cut it down to a one-point game with just under two minutes to go, but the Pacers came up clutch down the stretch, behind two key buckets from Caris LeVert, which put them ahead by five with 22 seconds left. This marks the third straight win for the Pacers and the second straight loss for the Grizzlies.

LeVert led the Pacers with 34 points, five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and a steal, in 34 minutes. Malcolm Brogdon totaled 29 points, 11 assists, nine rebounds and a steal, while Domantas Sabonis tallied 18 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists and a steal. The Pacers shot 52 percent from the field, including 13-of-37 from deep.

Meanwhile, Jonas Valanciunas led the Grizzlies with 34 points, 22 rebounds, two assists and two blocks, in 32 minutes. Ja Morant added 23 points, six assists, two rebounds and two steals, while Kyle Anderson tallied 15 points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists. The Grizzlies shot 46 percent from the field, including 6-of-20 from long range.

The Grizzlies (26-25) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Bulls on Monday. The Pacers (25-27) play host to the Clippers on Tuesday.
Posted on: 4/11/2021 8:00 PM
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