'The first quarter was the killer': Six thoughts after the Pacers' 139-133 loss to the Clippers

They gave up 40 points in the first, never led but were within three with 30 seconds left. Then, they allowed a layup. One Clipper went off and Goga Bitadze shined.

Jan 18, 2022

Goga Bitadze scored a career-high 17 points off the bench. (Photo: PS&E)

For the second time in three games, the Pacers trailed the entire way. Playing a matinee game in Los Angeles on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, they lost to the Clippers 139-133.

They allowed 40 points in the first quarter and 139 in the game. Both are season-highs by an opponent.

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'The first quarter was the killer': Six thoughts after the Pacers' 139-133 loss to the Clippers

They gave up 40 points in the first, never led but were within three with 30 seconds left. Then, they allowed a layup. One Clipper went off and Goga Bitadze shined.

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