Pacers at Nets · Recap · Hoop Dossier

Sun, Oct 25 · 6:00 PM ETBarclays Center

2-1

Final

136–109

0-3

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
IND	24	41	37	34	136
BKN	26	30	24	29	109

Largest lead IND 27 pts · 8 lead changes · 8 ties · IND led 81% of the game

Updated 30 min ago · news 8 h ago · box score via ESPN fetched Oct 25, 8:34 PM ET · source status

IND

This game

BKN

57.6% FG (49/85)

Field goals

40.7% FG (35/86)

48.8% 3PT (21/43)

3-pointers

33.3% 3PT (13/39)

77.3% FT (17/22)

Free throws

70.3% FT (26/37)

40 reb 4 off · 36 def

Rebounds

40 reb 10 off · 30 def

15 tov

Turnovers

15 tov

56 pts

Points in the paint

40 pts

All team stats (14)

34 ast

Assists

25 ast

7 stl

Steals

13 stl

4 blk

Blocks

3 blk

15 pts

Points off turnovers

18 pts

25 pts

Fast-break pts

18 pts

24 PF

Fouls

25 PF

27 pts

Largest lead

6 pts

81% of the game

Time led

12% of the game

Team totals from the box score via ESPN; ▲ marks the better side.

Final box score

box score via ESPN · final · fetched Oct 25, 8:34 PM ET

Starters	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Tyrese Haliburton G	31 min	24 pts	8-13 FG	4-7 3PT	4-5 FT	4 reb	10 ast	2 tov	2 stl	0 blk	0 PF	+29 +/-
Andrew Nembhard G	30 min	14 pts	5-8 FG	4-6 3PT	0-0 FT	1 reb	3 ast	3 tov	1 stl	0 blk	2 PF	+14 +/-
Pascal Siakam F	26 min	21 pts	7-15 FG	3-6 3PT	4-6 FT	7 reb	6 ast	1 tov	1 stl	0 blk	3 PF	+13 +/-
Aaron Nesmith G	19 min	13 pts	5-10 FG	2-5 3PT	1-1 FT	1 reb	2 ast	2 tov	0 stl	0 blk	0 PF	+13 +/-
Ivica Zubac C	7 min	2 pts	1-1 FG	0-0 3PT	0-0 FT	1 reb	2 ast	1 tov	0 stl	0 blk	1 PF	+6 +/-
Bench	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Larry Nance Jr. F	22 min	6 pts	2-3 FG	1-1 3PT	1-1 FT	6 reb	1 ast	1 tov	1 stl	0 blk	2 PF	+5 +/-
Jay Huff C	21 min	14 pts	5-6 FG	2-3 3PT	2-2 FT	2 reb	3 ast	0 tov	0 stl	3 blk	4 PF	+14 +/-
Kelly Oubre Jr. G	20 min	14 pts	6-9 FG	1-4 3PT	1-1 FT	2 reb	2 ast	1 tov	0 stl	0 blk	4 PF	+3 +/-
Obi Toppin F	20 min	16 pts	6-9 FG	4-7 3PT	0-0 FT	6 reb	2 ast	1 tov	0 stl	0 blk	2 PF	+12 +/-
Jarace Walker F	19 min	6 pts	3-7 FG	0-2 3PT	0-0 FT	7 reb	1 ast	1 tov	1 stl	0 blk	3 PF	+24 +/-
Quenton Jackson G	18 min	5 pts	1-4 FG	0-2 3PT	3-4 FT	1 reb	2 ast	1 tov	1 stl	1 blk	3 PF	+2 +/-
Jalen Slawson F	8 min	1 pt	0-0 FG	0-0 3PT	1-2 FT	2 reb	0 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	0 PF	+0 +/-
Team		136 pts	49-85 FG	21-43 3PT	17-22 FT	40 reb	34 ast	14 tov	7 stl	4 blk	24 PF

Starters	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Julius Randle F	24 min	10 pts	2-8 FG	0-2 3PT	6-8 FT	7 reb	7 ast	3 tov	1 stl	0 blk	0 PF	-15 +/-
Keon Ellis G	23 min	9 pts	4-4 FG	1-1 3PT	0-0 FT	1 reb	3 ast	0 tov	4 stl	1 blk	1 PF	-17 +/-
Michael Porter Jr. F	21 min	10 pts	4-13 FG	0-5 3PT	2-3 FT	0 reb	0 ast	1 tov	2 stl	0 blk	2 PF	-15 +/-
Egor Demin G	19 min	3 pts	1-6 FG	1-4 3PT	0-0 FT	0 reb	1 ast	3 tov	2 stl	0 blk	2 PF	-20 +/-
Day'Ron Sharpe C	16 min	11 pts	3-4 FG	1-1 3PT	4-7 FT	4 reb	1 ast	2 tov	0 stl	0 blk	1 PF	-13 +/-
Bench	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Nolan Traore G	25 min	17 pts	6-11 FG	2-3 3PT	3-3 FT	2 reb	5 ast	2 tov	1 stl	2 blk	4 PF	-2 +/-
Josh Minott F	21 min	15 pts	4-12 FG	3-10 3PT	4-4 FT	8 reb	2 ast	0 tov	2 stl	0 blk	2 PF	-8 +/-
Chaney Johnson F	21 min	4 pts	2-5 FG	0-1 3PT	0-0 FT	5 reb	0 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	1 PF	-8 +/-
Noah Clowney F	20 min	9 pts	1-6 FG	1-4 3PT	6-8 FT	5 reb	1 ast	1 tov	0 stl	0 blk	3 PF	-12 +/-
Moritz Wagner C	15 min	13 pts	5-8 FG	2-2 3PT	1-2 FT	3 reb	1 ast	2 tov	1 stl	0 blk	3 PF	-11 +/-
Danny Wolf F	15 min	6 pts	2-4 FG	2-4 3PT	0-0 FT	2 reb	1 ast	1 tov	0 stl	0 blk	3 PF	-1 +/-
Drake Powell G	12 min	0 pts	0-0 FG	0-0 3PT	0-2 FT	2 reb	3 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	2 PF	-7 +/-
Joshua Jefferson F	4 min	0 pts	0-4 FG	0-2 3PT	0-0 FT	0 reb	0 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	0 PF	-3 +/-
Ben Saraf G	4 min	2 pts	1-1 FG	0-0 3PT	0-0 FT	1 reb	0 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	1 PF	-3 +/-
Team		109 pts	35-86 FG	13-39 3PT	26-37 FT	40 reb	25 ast	15 tov	13 stl	3 blk	25 PF

1 did not play: Terance Mann (coach's decision)

How it went

key plays in our words · scores, lead changes, runs, timeouts and fouls on starters · play-by-play via ESPN

Q1 · IND 24, BKN 26 (IND 24–26 BKN in the period)

11:32FoulOffensive foul on Porter Jr. (1 PF)
11:06BasketZubac running layup (assist: Nesmith) · IND 2–0
10:49FoulShooting foul on Nembhard (1 PF)
10:49Free throwSharpe free throw 2 of 2 · BKN 1–2
9:44FoulOffensive foul (charge) on Demin (1 PF)
9:44TimeoutTimeout IND
9:24BasketSiakam turnaround fadeaway jumper · IND 4–1
9:003-pointerSharpe 3-pt jumper (assist: Randle) · BKN 4–4
8:45BasketEllis running reverse layup · BKN 6–4 lead change
8:34FoulPersonal foul on Ellis (1 PF)
8:273-pointerSiakam 3-pt jumper (assist: Zubac) · IND 7–6 lead change
8:06BasketNesmith running dunk (assist: Haliburton) · IND 9–6
7:24BasketNesmith cutting layup (assist: Zubac) · IND 11–6
6:42BasketSharpe driving layup (assist: Ellis) · BKN 8–11
6:42FoulShooting foul on Zubac (1 PF)
6:42Free throwSharpe free throw 1 of 1 · BKN 9–11
6:213-pointerNembhard 3-pt pull-up jumper (assist: Toppin) · IND 14–9
5:50BasketPorter Jr. running dunk (assist: Ellis) · BKN 11–14
5:38BasketEllis running reverse layup · BKN 13–14
5:203-pointerOubre Jr. 3-pt jumper (assist: Nembhard) · IND 17–13
4:57BasketToppin running finger-roll layup (assist: Jackson) · IND 19–13
4:57TimeoutTimeout BKN
4:37BasketWagner cutting layup (assist: Ellis) · BKN 15–19
4:073-pointerTraore 3-pt jumper (assist: Randle) · BKN 18–19
3:39BasketJackson running finger-roll layup · IND 21–18
3:28Free throwRandle free throw 1 of 2 · BKN 19–21
3:28Free throwRandle free throw 2 of 2 · BKN 20–21
2:29Free throwMinott free throw 1 of 2 · BKN 21–21
2:29Free throwMinott free throw 2 of 2 · BKN 22–21 lead change
1:44Free throwClowney free throw 2 of 2 · BKN 23–21 BKN 10–2 run
54.3 s3-pointerWagner 3-pt jumper (assist: Traore) · BKN 26–21
35.6 sBasketOubre Jr. driving floater · IND 23–26
35.6 sFree throwOubre Jr. free throw 1 of 1 · IND 24–26
0.0 sPeriodEnd of Q1 · BKN 26, IND 24

Q2 · IND 65, BKN 56 (IND 41–30 BKN in the period)

11:48BasketWagner driving hook (assist: Minott) · BKN 28–24
11:16BasketTraore driving floater · BKN 30–24
10:54BasketSiakam driving bank floater (assist: Huff) · IND 26–30
10:14BasketHaliburton driving floater · IND 28–30
9:43BasketOubre Jr. cutting dunk (assist: Haliburton) · IND 30–30
9:29FoulPersonal foul on Siakam (1 PF)
9:09BasketWagner driving layup · BKN 32–30
8:51BasketSiakam fadeaway jumper · IND 32–32
8:383-pointerMinott 3-pt jumper (assist: Traore) · BKN 35–32
8:30BasketNesmith driving reverse layup (assist: Siakam) · IND 34–35
8:30Free throwNesmith free throw 1 of 1 · IND 35–35
8:06FoulPersonal foul on Porter Jr. (2 PF)
7:453-pointerSiakam 3-pt jumper (assist: Nesmith) · IND 38–35 lead change
7:253-pointerDemin 3-pt jumper (assist: Clowney) · BKN 38–38
7:08Free throwSiakam free throw 2 of 2 · IND 39–38
6:57FoulShooting foul on Siakam (2 PF)
6:57Free throwRandle free throw 1 of 2 · BKN 39–39
6:57TimeoutTimeout BKN
6:57Free throwRandle free throw 2 of 2 · BKN 40–39 lead change
6:433-pointerHuff 3-pt jumper (assist: Oubre Jr.) · IND 42–40 lead change
6:08Free throwSharpe free throw 1 of 2 · BKN 41–42
6:08Free throwSharpe free throw 2 of 2 · BKN 42–42
5:55BasketOubre Jr. cutting dunk (assist: Toppin) · IND 44–42
5:44Free throwPorter Jr. free throw 2 of 2 · BKN 43–44
4:59FoulPersonal foul on Demin (2 PF)
4:59Free throwSiakam free throw 1 of 2 · IND 45–43
4:59Free throwSiakam free throw 2 of 2 · IND 46–43
4:43FoulShooting foul on Siakam (3 PF)
4:43Free throwRandle free throw 2 of 2 · BKN 44–46
3:56Free throwRandle free throw 2 of 2 · BKN 45–46
3:323-pointerNembhard 3-pt running jumper (assist: Haliburton) · IND 49–45
3:103-pointerEllis 3-pt jumper (assist: Wagner) · BKN 48–49
2:453-pointerWagner 3-pt jumper (assist: Randle) · BKN 51–49 lead change
2:45TimeoutTimeout IND
2:293-pointerToppin 3-pt jumper · IND 52–51 lead change
2:00BasketHuff reverse dunk (assist: Nembhard) · IND 54–51
1:44Free throwWagner free throw 1 of 2 · BKN 52–54
1:27BasketNance Jr. reverse layup (assist: Haliburton) · IND 56–52
1:27Free throwNance Jr. free throw 1 of 1 · IND 57–52
1:053-pointerToppin 3-pt jumper · IND 60–52 IND 11–1 run
49.5 sBasketEllis pull-up jumper (assist: Demin) · BKN 54–60
36.8 sFree throwHaliburton free throw 1 of 2 · IND 61–54
36.8 sFree throwHaliburton free throw 2 of 2 · IND 62–54
24.8 sBasketRandle putback layup · BKN 56–62
6.9 s3-pointerNembhard 3-pt step-back jumper · IND 65–56
0.0 sPeriodHalftime · IND 65, BKN 56

Q3 · IND 102, BKN 80 (IND 37–24 BKN in the period)

11:46BasketPorter Jr. step-back jumper (assist: Randle) · BKN 58–65
10:503-pointerHuff 3-pt jumper (assist: Siakam) · IND 68–58
10:313-pointerHaliburton 3-pt running pull-up jumper (assist: Siakam) · IND 71–58
10:16BasketPorter Jr. cutting dunk (assist: Sharpe) · BKN 60–71
10:09FoulShooting foul on Sharpe (1 PF)
10:09TimeoutTimeout BKN
10:09Free throwSiakam free throw 2 of 2 · IND 72–60
10:09Free throwPorter Jr. technical free throw · BKN 61–72
10:03FoulPersonal foul on Nembhard (2 PF)
9:57BasketSharpe cutting dunk (assist: Randle) · BKN 63–72
9:25BasketHuff running dunk (assist: Haliburton) · IND 74–63
9:01BasketPorter Jr. running finger-roll layup (assist: Randle) · BKN 65–74
8:45BasketHuff reverse dunk (assist: Haliburton) · IND 76–65
8:143-pointerNesmith 3-pt running jumper (assist: Siakam) · IND 79–65
8:14TimeoutTimeout BKN
7:543-pointerTraore 3-pt jumper (assist: Randle) · BKN 68–79
7:29BasketHaliburton driving bank floater (assist: Huff) · IND 81–68
7:14BasketHaliburton running dunk (assist: Siakam) · IND 83–68
6:57BasketMinott putback layup · BKN 70–83
6:42BasketSiakam driving layup (assist: Huff) · IND 85–70
6:19BasketRandle turnaround jumper · BKN 72–85
6:103-pointerHaliburton 3-pt pull-up jumper · IND 88–72
6:03TimeoutTimeout IND
5:40Free throwTraore free throw 1 of 2 · BKN 73–88
5:40Free throwTraore free throw 2 of 2 · BKN 74–88
5:23BasketWalker cutting layup (assist: Haliburton) · IND 90–74
4:32Free throwJackson free throw 1 of 2 · IND 91–74
4:32Free throwJackson free throw 2 of 2 · IND 92–74
4:063-pointerToppin 3-pt jumper (assist: Walker) · IND 95–74 IND 10–2 run
3:413-pointerToppin 3-pt jumper · IND 98–74
3:19BasketToppin running dunk · IND 100–74
1:54Free throwClowney free throw 1 of 2 · BKN 75–100 IND 12–1 run
1:54Free throwClowney free throw 2 of 2 · BKN 76–100
1:18BasketTraore running layup · BKN 78–100
21.1 sFree throwClowney free throw 1 of 2 · BKN 79–100
21.1 sFree throwClowney free throw 2 of 2 · BKN 80–100
4.6 sBasketNembhard pull-up jumper · IND 102–80
0.0 sPeriodEnd of Q3 · IND 102, BKN 80

Q4 · IND 136, BKN 109 (IND 34–29 BKN in the period)

11:29BasketJohnson alley-oop dunk (assist: Traore) · BKN 82–102
11:05BasketJohnson putback layup · BKN 84–102 BKN 10–2 run
10:503-pointerNesmith 3-pt jumper (assist: Nembhard) · IND 105–84
10:34Free throwTraore free throw 1 of 1 · BKN 85–105
10:073-pointerNembhard 3-pt pull-up jumper · IND 108–85
9:15BasketTraore driving floater (assist: Minott) · BKN 87–108
9:06Free throwHaliburton free throw 2 of 2 · IND 109–87
8:553-pointerMinott 3-pt jumper (assist: Traore) · BKN 90–109
8:33Free throwHuff free throw 1 of 2 · IND 110–90
8:33Free throwHuff free throw 2 of 2 · IND 111–90
8:02Free throwMinott free throw 1 of 2 · BKN 91–111
8:02Free throwMinott free throw 2 of 2 · BKN 92–111
6:593-pointerHaliburton 3-pt pull-up jumper (assist: Siakam) · IND 114–92
6:433-pointerMinott 3-pt jumper (assist: Powell) · BKN 95–114
6:063-pointerWolf 3-pt jumper (assist: Powell) · BKN 98–114
5:44BasketHaliburton turnaround jumper · IND 116–98
5:44Free throwHaliburton free throw 1 of 1 · IND 117–98
5:32Free throwClowney free throw 1 of 2 · BKN 99–117
5:203-pointerHaliburton 3-pt pull-up jumper (assist: Nance Jr.) · IND 120–99
4:463-pointerClowney 3-pt running jumper (assist: Traore) · BKN 102–120
4:29BasketOubre Jr. driving floater (assist: Haliburton) · IND 122–102
4:003-pointerNance Jr. 3-pt jumper (assist: Haliburton) · IND 125–102
3:50BasketTraore driving layup · BKN 104–125
3:393-pointerSiakam 3-pt jumper (assist: Haliburton) · IND 128–104
2:49BasketWalker cutting layup (assist: Oubre Jr.) · IND 130–104 IND 10–2 run
2:16Free throwJackson free throw 1 of 2 · IND 131–104
2:04BasketSaraf driving bank floater (assist: Wolf) · BKN 106–131
1:51Free throwSlawson free throw 1 of 2 · IND 132–106
1:383-pointerWolf 3-pt jumper (assist: Powell) · BKN 109–132
1:20BasketWalker dunk · IND 134–109
56.5 sBasketOubre Jr. driving dunk (assist: Jackson) · IND 136–109
0.0 sPeriodFinal · IND 136, BKN 109

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Recap

Pacers routed Nets in Brooklyn behind Haliburton and Siakam

Indiana beat Brooklyn by 27 pts, pulling away with a 41 to 30 pts second quarter and a 37 to 24 pts third quarter. Tyrese Haliburton had 24 pts and 10 ast, and Pascal Siakam added 21 pts, 7 reb and 6 ast. The Pacers made 21-43 3PT, and Nolan Traore led the Nets with 17 pts.

Sources: Box score via ESPN

Also in the picture (3)

Reported Ivica Zubac left with an ankle sprain
Scott Agness reported that Ivica Zubac suffered a left ankle sprain early in the game and did not return to the bench. Tony East wrote that Jay Huff stepped up in his absence. Huff had 14 pts on 5-6 FG with 3 blk in 21 min.
Sources: Scott Agness (@scottagness.bsky.social) on Bluesky · @tonyreast.bsky.social on Bluesky · Box score via ESPN
Reported Indiana's shooting bounced back after the Dallas loss
Scott Agness noted that the Pacers made three times as many 3s as in their previous game and committed just 3 turnovers in the second half. Obi Toppin hit 4 3PM on his way to 16 pts off the bench. Tony East called their shot making "terrific" after what he described as an awful game against Dallas.
Sources: Scott Agness (@scottagness.bsky.social) on Bluesky · @tonyreast.bsky.social on Bluesky · Box score via ESPN
Indiana led most of the game
Indiana led for 81% of the game, and its largest lead was 27 pts. Brooklyn's largest lead was 6 pts. There were 8 lead changes. The Pacers also outscored the Nets 56 to 40 pts in the paint.
Sources: Box score via ESPN

Recap written Oct 25, 8:42 PM ET by our system from the box score and the posts linked, in our own words. Rumors and opinions are labelled.

Things to watch

set before tip, answered from the box score after

Does Aaron Nesmith miss the game? No
Scott Agness (Bluesky): Pacers guards McConnell and Sheppard are out for Sunday’s game in Brooklyn. Aaron Nesmith is probable.
What happened: Played: 19 min, 13 pts, 1 reb, 2 ast
Does Braden Smith play? No
At tip: Out (NBA report)
What happened: Did not play
Does Mikel Brown Jr. play? No
At tip: Out (ESPN)
What happened: Did not play

Before the game: the story

Reported Haliburton's comeback heads to Brooklyn after a spoiled home return

Tyrese Haliburton is back from the Achilles tear he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 Finals. He led a win in New Orleans, ESPN reported, but Dallas won 121-105 in his Indianapolis return, where he had 18 points and seven assists. Locked On Pacers' Tony East said effort is what the Pacers most need to fix.

Sources: ESPN: “Tyrese Haliburton leads Pacers' opening-night win in emotional return …” · ESPN: “Mavericks lose Flagg to injury, and ruin Haliburton's home return with…” · RotoWire note: Tyrese Haliburton · @tonyreast.bsky.social on Bluesky

Also in the picture (3)

Opinion Nets hold out Mikel Brown Jr. on the back-to-back
Mikel Brown Jr. is out against Indiana for back injury management, and Tyler Bilodeau (shoulder) is also out. Erik Slater reports that Jordi Fernandez is limiting Brown's early workload after he missed the second half of last season and most of the preseason.
Sources: Erik Slater (@ErikSlater_) on X (1, 2) · Mikel Brown Jr. status (ESPN) · Tyler Bilodeau status (ESPN) · Locked On Nets “Brooklyn Nets' WILD Comeback vs. Cavs Falls Short” at 18:15
Reported Pacers short in the backcourt: McConnell and Sheppard out
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is out, and Ben Sheppard is out with a torn left meniscus and no timetable for a return. Braden Smith is doubtful. Tony East reports that Aaron Nesmith is probable.
Sources: T.J. McConnell status (ESPN) · Ben Sheppard status (ESPN) · Braden Smith status (NBA report) · @tonyreast.bsky.social on Bluesky
Reported Carlisle's rotation raises questions at forward and backup center
Tony East of Locked On Pacers called it "weird" that Jarace Walker started against Dallas while Nesmith and Kelly Oubre Jr. came off the bench. He said Jay Huff and Jalen Slawson split the backup center minutes after the Pacers moved away from Larry Nance Jr.
Sources: Locked On Pacers “Why Indiana Pacers got embarrassed by Dallas Mavs” at 7:23, 8:39, 14:26, 14:39

Written by our system from the reports, posts and podcasts linked here, in our own words; written Oct 25, 2:10 PM ET, before tip. Rumors and opinions are labelled.

Since the final

posted after the final · newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN

RotoWireINDIvica ZubacDoubtful9 h ago
Ivica Zubac: Doubtful for Monday — Head coach Rick Carlisle said that X-rays on Zubac's sprained left ankle came back negative, but he's got some swelling and is unlikely to play Monday in Milwaukee, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com · Original ↗
BlueskyINDTyrese HaliburtonAvailable10 h ago
Tyrese Haliburton tells Jeremiah Johnson he will play tomorrow in Milwaukee. His first back-to-back of the season.
@tonyreast.bsky.social · View on Bluesky

Injuries at tip

official report 12 h ago · as of tip, Oct 25, 6:00 PM ET

IND Indiana Pacers

Started Haliburton, Nembhard, Siakam, Nesmith, Zubac box score

Ben SheppardOut
Sheppard has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee and is without a timetable for a return to game action, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Left, Knee (return est. 2026-12-01) · ESPN Oct 23
Braden SmithOut
G League - Two-Way · NBA report 12 h ago
Johnny FurphyOut
Furphy was diagnosed with a torn right ACL on Monday and will miss the remainder of the season, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Right, Knee, Surgery (return est. 2027-01-02) · ESPN Feb 9
Kobe BrownOut
G League - Two-Way · NBA report 12 h ago
T.J. McConnellOut
McConnell (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Right, Hamstring (return est. 2026-10-26) · ESPN 37 h ago

BKN Brooklyn Nets

Started Randle, Ellis, Porter Jr., Demin, Sharpe box score

Mikel Brown Jr.Out
Head coach Jordi Fernandez said Brown (rest) will be held out of Sunday's game against the Pacers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Rest (return est. 2026-10-27) · ESPN 20 h ago
Tyler BilodeauOut
Bilodeau (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Indiana.
Right, Shoulder, Sprain (return est. 2026-10-27) · ESPN 17 h ago

Latest news

posted before tip · newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN

XINDAaron NesmithAvailable13 h ago
Aaron Nesmith (hamstring) listed available to play Sunday.
@UnderdogNBA · View on Xalso reported by RotoWire
BlueskyINDTyrese Haliburton18 h ago
Tyrese Haliburton's Indy returned was spoiled by a poor Pacers effort. To this point, it's effort that the Pacers need to address more than anything on either side of the ball:
@tonyreast.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
RotoWireBKNMichael PorterAbout an earlier game32 h ago
Michael Porter: Well-rounded effort in loss — Porter produced 28 points (10-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, four steals and one assist across 33 minutes in Saturday's 125-121 loss to the Cavaliers.
RotoWire · Original ↗
XBKNMikel Brown Jr.Available36 h ago
Fernandez: Mikel Brown Jr. (injury management) will play Saturday, ruled out for Sunday.
@UnderdogNBA · View on X
XBKNMikel Brown Jr.About an earlier game36 h ago
#Nets coach Jordi Fernandez confirmed that Mikel Brown Jr. will be held out of the tail end of the back to back tomorrow vs the #Pacers, regardless of how many minutes he logs tonight in Cleveland. #nba #Cavs
@NYPost_Lewis · View on X
BlueskyIND37 h ago
T.J. McConnell remains out tomorrow in Brooklyn, Pacers reveal on injury report. Ben Sheppard, with a tear in his meniscus, is also out. Aaron Nesmith is probable.
@tonyreast.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
BlueskyINDAaron NesmithProbable37 h ago
Pacers guards McConnell and Sheppard are out for Sunday’s game in Brooklyn. Aaron Nesmith is probable.
@scottagness.bsky.social · View on Blueskyalso reported by @ScottAgness
ESPNINDAaron NesmithDay-to-day37 h ago
Nesmith (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Brooklyn.
Left, Hamstring, Strain (return est. 2026-10-25)ESPN · Original ↗

Show 4 older items

XBKNMikel Brown Jr.45 h ago
Why Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr.’s minutes restriction won’t change ‘anytime soon’
@ErikSlater_ · View on X
RotoWireINDTyrese HaliburtonOct 23
Tyrese Haliburton: Nets 18 points with full line — Haliburton recorded 18 points (8-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 121-105 loss to the Mavericks.
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RotoWireINDIvica ZubacOct 23
Ivica Zubac: Pulls down 11 rebounds in loss — Zubac amassed nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block over 24 minutes during Friday's 121-105 loss to Dallas.
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XINDJarace WalkerOct 23
Got really loud in here after the Toppin dunk-and-1, but then the Mavs got a layup and Jarace Walker dribbled the ball off his foot out of bounds and Dallas is back up 27 in a. blink.
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Schedule & travel · referees

	IND	BKN
Days of rest	1	0
Back-to-back	No	Yes
Games in last 7 days	2	2
Travel to this game (est.)	645 mi	405 mi
Travel last 7 days (est.)	1,358 mi	810 mi
Time zones crossed	0	0
Road trip game #	1	—

Travel is the straight-line distance between arenas from the schedule, an estimate; in the first week they include preseason games. These numbers describe the schedule; they are not a prediction of how a team will play.

Referees: Tyler Ford, Brian Forte, Dannica Baroody

After the game

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IND Indiana Pacers

Bluesky Scott Agness (@scottagness.bsky.social) · Report · 10 h ago
Pacers made 21 3s (3x as many as last game) in a 136-109 win at Brooklyn. Ivica Zubac suffered a left ankle sprain 7mins in and did not return to the bench. Haliburton had 24/10a, Siakam with 21-7-6, and Huff added 14pts. Just 3 TOs in second half. Next: Mon. at MIL, first b2b
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Availability Locked On NBA · 3 points · 4 h ago
- Danny Cunningham (reported): Ivica Zubac left the Brooklyn arena on crutches because of a left ankle injury. at 9:32
- Sweepo said Jay Huff can fill Zubac's role to a degree, and Larry Nance Jr. can fill the spot a little as well. at 10:24
- Kelly Oubre was much better, slashing and getting to the rim after a disappointing game on Friday. at 9:05
“GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” · listen ↗
Bluesky @tonyreast.bsky.social · Report · 8 h ago
Updated with postgame quotes from Rick Carlisle, including his full answer on Ivica Zubac's health.
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Bluesky @tonyreast.bsky.social · Report · 10 h ago
Pacers respond to their awful game against Dallas and crush the Nets 136-109. Their shot making was terrific. Jay Huff stepped up after Ivica Zubac's injury. Pascal Siakam broke through a clunky game. Pacers 2-1 and in Milwaukee tomorrow night.
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Before the game, they said

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IND Indiana Pacers

Availability Gil's Arena host · Report · 44 h ago
Tyrese Haliburton will play his first home game since the 2025 NBA Finals in the Pacers' home opener against the Mavs.
“Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum!_1 Part 2” at 1:15:45 · listen ↗
Availability Locked On Pacers · 2 points · Oct 24
- Tony East: Aaron Nesmith was back, came off the bench, and started the second half. at 7:23
- Tony East: Jarace Walker started. Aaron Nesmith and Kelly Oubre Jr came off the bench. The host called this weird and says it wasn't asked about with Carlisle postgame. at 8:39
“Why Indiana Pacers got embarrassed by Dallas Mavs in Tyrese Haliburton return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse” · listen ↗
Bluesky @tonyreast.bsky.social · Report · 18 h ago
Tyrese Haliburton's Indy returned was spoiled by a poor Pacers effort. To this point, it's effort that the Pacers need to address more than anything on either side of the ball:
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Availability Locked On Pacers host · Report · Oct 23
T.J. McConnell did not play in the opener; the host does not give a specific reason for him.
“Deeper dive into Indiana Pacers season opening win: What went right and what needs to be better?” at 8:05 · listen ↗
Availability Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Report · Oct 22
Tyrese Haliburton is back. The Pacers won at New Orleans without TJ McConnell and Aaron Nesmith; no reasons were given.
“Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” at 1:15:44 · listen ↗

BKN Brooklyn Nets

X Erik Slater (@ErikSlater_) · Report · 16 h ago
For those asking about Mikel’s back injury management designation, this minutes restriction was always about more than his ankle. It’s about managing his initial workload after he missed the second half of last season and most of the preseason. Jordi Fernandez quote to me ahead
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Availability Locked On Nets · 2 points · 30 h ago
- Host's background for the cautious approach: Brown played only 19 games last season because of a back injury, then missed most of training camp and the preseason with an ankle injury. at 18:15
- Mikel Brown Jr and Egor Demin did not play together in the preseason finale (Brown's debut), in the opener, or in the first three and a half quarters of this game. Fernandez then paired them in the fourth. at 14:11
“Brooklyn Nets' WILD Comeback vs. Cavs Falls Short | Where MPJ, Randle MUST Step Up + Mikel’s Odd Role” · listen ↗
X Erik Slater (@ErikSlater_) · Report · 17 h ago
As expected, Mikel Brown Jr. is out for tonight’s back-to-back vs. the Pacers. His status on the injury report says back injury management. Tyler Bilodeau remains out with his right shoulder sprain.
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News ESPN · Story · 31 h ago
Cavaliers survive a late Nets rally to win home opener 125-121
— Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 21 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their home opener, 125-121 over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.
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Rotation Locked On Nets host · Report · Oct 22
Egor Demin played point guard and was hounded by Dennis Schroeder from the start of the game.
“LETDOWN: Brooklyn Nets Are OUTWORKED By Charlotte Hornets In Season-Opening LOSS | What Went WRONG?” at 13:51 · listen ↗

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Indiana Pacers at Brooklyn Nets, Sun, Oct 25: final, Pacers 136, Nets 109

This game

Final box score

How it went

Q4 · IND 136, BKN 109 (IND 34–29 BKN in the period)

Pacers routed Nets in Brooklyn behind Haliburton and Siakam

Things to watch

Reported Haliburton's comeback heads to Brooklyn after a spoiled home return

Since the final

Injuries at tip

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