Running Thoughts: Backcourt duo of Haliburton and McConnell direct Pacers to fifth straight win

The Pacers' 123-102 win over the Magic was their largest of the season — and the bench (71 points) outscored the starters.

Tyrese Haliburton smiling after the win and performance from T.J. McConnell.

Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 123-102 blowout win over the Orlando Magic Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

• Rookie guard Andrew Nembhard is dealing with a bruised left knee and unavailable for the first time this season. It is believed to have happened in Frid…