Pacers are winless no more away from home
Indiana snaps its road drought with a complete effort in Chicago, led by a season-high from Siakam and newcomer Ethan Thompson shining. Plus: RayJ Dennis signs elsewhere, Toppin's upcoming HOF honor.
The Pacers got the monkey off their back Friday night.
In Chicago to face the Bulls for the second time in a week, the Pacers earned their first road victory of the season, 120-105, after an 0-10 start. They were the only team without a road win.
They scored at least 28 points in all four quarters and got a season-high 36 points from Pascal Siakam and 28 points from Bennedict Mathurin, including six 3s, en route to the win.
It’s been a busy and important last week for Indiana. One week ago, they entered their annual game after Thanksgiving with just two wins — a 2-16 start to the season. Dreadful.
They beat the Wizards that night, and have since won three of their last five games, improving to 5-18.
This one felt different in many ways, but it was familiar because just as one player returned from injury (Johnny Furphy), another player was ruled out (Ben Sheppard).
