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The Nets led by 12 three different times in the third quarter, but the Pacers cut the deficit to 75-72 in the first three minutes of the fourth with back-to-back 3-pointers by Larry Nance Jr. and Nembhard. That\u2019s as close as Indiana got the rest of the way.<\/p>\n
The Nets shot 38% in the first half but still managed to lead the Pacers 43-40 at halftime. Indiana made just 32% from the field and were just 4 of 20 from 3-point range. Both teams got off to sluggish starts with the Nets taking a 12-10 lead on Randle\u2019s 3-pointer with less than five minutes left in the first quarter. That erased the Pacers\u2019 last lead at 10-9.<\/p>\n
Brooklyn pushed the lead to 71-62 after three quarters as both teams shot better in the second half.<\/p>\n
The short-handed Pacers were without Obi Toppin, who was out with a lower back injury for the second consecutive game. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Toppin is progressing and could play Monday. Indiana is still without Ivica Zubac, who is out with a left ankle sprain. Tyrese Haliburton is expected to be out another 10 days or more with a hamstring strain.<\/p>\n
Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. sat out for load management to rest back with Brooklyn set to play the New York Knicks Monday night.<\/p>\n
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Up next<\/p>\n
Nets: At New York on Monday night.<\/p>\n
Pacers: Host Atlanta on Monday night.<\/p>\n
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