Another close loss spoils Sabonis' big game and Stephenson's return as more Pacers enter protocols

Sabonis scored 32 and the Pacers hit a season-high 19 3s, but the same theme was costly in the loss.

Lance Stephenson played in his first game with the Pacers in nearly four years.(Photo: BSI)

The excitement was there for 48 hours. Lance Stephenson back with the Pacers for a third time. The Pacers tried to bring him back previously in March 2020, then the pandemic hit. He’s creative, quick and a fan favorite.

The Pacers needed that and a lot more Sunday …