Indiana scored 38 in the first quarter and led 38-31. New Orleans answered with 35 in the second while the Pacers managed only 18, and the Pelicans went to halftime up 66-56. That was their biggest lead at 10 points.
Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 30 points and 8 rebounds on 13/23 shooting. Tyrese Haliburton added 23 points and 12 assists, and he made all 5 of his free throws.
Indiana won inside and in transition. The Pacers scored 64 points in the paint to 48 for New Orleans. They also had 27 fast-break points to the Pelicans' 10. 7%).
He scored 30 points with 8 rebounds on 13/23 shooting.
The Pacers beat the Pelicans 123-120 at Smoothie King Center. Indiana shot 52.2% and won the paint 64-48 after trailing 66-56 at halftime. The win moves Indiana to 1-1, while New Orleans falls to 0-2.