GAME RECAP
Impact player
Domantas Sabonis
The Pacers center won the duel with Karl-Anthony Towns, scoring a career-high 36 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and added 10 assists.
By the NUMBERS
30-10 Towns' points and rebounds in his best game since returning from his COVID-19 absence.
31 Points for Malik Beasley off the bench after he was held out early for arriving late.
20-13 Season-high points and assists for Ricky Rubio.
50 Percent shooting for the Pacers, both from the field (49-for-97) and three-point range (13-for-26).
14 Points in the fourth quarter and OT for Malcom Brogdan.
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