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Indiana @ Brooklyn

Current Records: Indiana 2-4; Brooklyn 1-4

What to Know

This Saturday, the Indiana Pacers are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 121.17 points per matchup. They might have tired legs after a game yesterday as they head on the road against the Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET Oct. 29 at Barclays Center. The Pacers have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with Brooklyn and are hoping to record their first victory since Nov. 18 of 2019.

Indiana beat the Washington Wizards 127-117 on Friday. Indiana relied on the efforts of point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who posted a double-double on 25 points and 12 dimes, and center Myles Turner, who dropped a double-double on 27 points and ten rebounds along with five blocks. That's the fifth consecutive contest in which Haliburton has had at least ten assists.

Meanwhile, Brooklyn fought the good fight in their overtime game against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 129-125. The defeat was just more heartbreak for Brooklyn, who fell 113-111 when the teams previously met in March. Their loss shouldn't obscure the performances of power forward Kevin Durant, who had 37 points and five assists, and point guard Kyrie Irving, who had 39 points in addition to seven boards and four blocks. KD's night made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 33 points.

The Pacers are the clear underdogs, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. Those who got lucky with them against the spread on Friday might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the team has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.

Indiana's win lifted them to 2-4 while Brooklyn's loss dropped them down to 1-4. Given their high-scoring efforts against their previous opponents, it will be interesting to see how far up these teams can run up the score Saturday.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Barclays Center -- Brooklyn, New York
  • TV: Bally Sports Midwest - Indiana
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $49.57

Odds

The Nets are a big 11-point favorite against the Pacers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Nets as a 10.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Indiana have won 14 out of their last 24 games against Brooklyn.

  • Apr 10, 2022 - Brooklyn 134 vs. Indiana 126
  • Jan 05, 2022 - Brooklyn 129 vs. Indiana 121
  • Oct 29, 2021 - Brooklyn 105 vs. Indiana 98
  • Apr 29, 2021 - Brooklyn 130 vs. Indiana 113
  • Mar 17, 2021 - Brooklyn 124 vs. Indiana 115
  • Feb 10, 2021 - Brooklyn 104 vs. Indiana 94
  • Feb 10, 2020 - Brooklyn 106 vs. Indiana 105
  • Nov 18, 2019 - Indiana 115 vs. Brooklyn 86
  • Oct 30, 2019 - Indiana 118 vs. Brooklyn 108
  • Apr 07, 2019 - Brooklyn 108 vs. Indiana 96
  • Dec 21, 2018 - Indiana 114 vs. Brooklyn 106
  • Oct 20, 2018 - Indiana 132 vs. Brooklyn 112
  • Feb 14, 2018 - Indiana 108 vs. Brooklyn 103
  • Dec 23, 2017 - Indiana 123 vs. Brooklyn 119
  • Dec 17, 2017 - Indiana 109 vs. Brooklyn 97
  • Oct 18, 2017 - Indiana 140 vs. Brooklyn 131
  • Feb 03, 2017 - Indiana 106 vs. Brooklyn 97
  • Jan 05, 2017 - Indiana 121 vs. Brooklyn 109
  • Nov 25, 2016 - Indiana 118 vs. Brooklyn 97
  • Oct 28, 2016 - Brooklyn 103 vs. Indiana 94
  • Apr 10, 2016 - Indiana 129 vs. Brooklyn 105
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Brooklyn 120 vs. Indiana 110
  • Feb 03, 2016 - Indiana 114 vs. Brooklyn 100
  • Dec 18, 2015 - Indiana 104 vs. Brooklyn 97