Relatively healthy Pacers look great on offense but can't stop Spurs
The Pacers had most of their players and looked good on offense but couldn't stop the Spurs in a 134-119 loss
Point guard Dylan Harper and bench wing Keldon Johnson scored 24 points each to lead the Spurs to a 134-119 win over the Pacers on Saturday night at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Pacers have lost a franchise record 16 straight games and have the league's worst record at 15-56, which at this point is beneficial because they're seeking a top-four pick in the NBA draft. The Spurs won their fifth straight to improve to 53-18.
They have won 10 of their last 11 games, 21 of their last 23 and have the second-best record in the Western Conference and the NBA behind the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Spurs All-Star center Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points, grabbed eight rebounds and posted six assists and five blocks. Guard De'Aaron Fox added 14 points and seven assists.
Point guard Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 25 points and seven assists. Forward Jarace Walker scored 21 points and dished out four assists. All-Star forward Pascal Siakam had 14 points and forward Obi Toppin had 11.
Here are three observations. Pacers offense operates at high level. Defense does not The Pacers' performance in San Antonio was a reminder they can still play fast-paced, ball-movement driven, aesthetically pleasing offense even without Tyrese Haliburton on the floor.
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