Undermanned Nets hang around, surge past disconnected Pacers late: Running Thoughts

The Pacers led by seven points with five minutes left, then were outscored 23-13 against a skeleton Nets team that lacked their stars. Interior play was the difference.

The Brooklyn Nets had just nine players available Saturday against the Pacers.

Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 136-133 loss to the Brooklyn Nets Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

• Like the Pacers, the Nets played last night. But Brooklyn opted to hold out half its roster, including all five starters. No Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving or Be…