Indiana Pacers at Brooklyn Nets 10/31/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Barclays Center will play host to a Monday night NBA clash between the Indiana Pacers and the Brooklyn Nets. The Pacers (3-4) are rebuilding with some talented, young players and must improve on a defense that ranks third worst in efficiency. On Saturday, outscored Brooklyn by seven points during the fourth quarter to pull away for a surprising 125-116 road victory.

Rookie G Bennedict Mathurin led Indiana with 32 points (10-10 FT) and five rebounds in 33 minutes off the bench. Tyrese Haliburont contributed 26 points and eight assists for the Pacers, who knocked down 23-for-46 from the three-point line.

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the most talented rosters in the league, but have not shown a commitment to defense. During Saturday’s home loss, the Nets (1-5) were dominated on the glass by a 53-34 margin and trailed by as many as 15 points. Brooklyn assisted on 29 of their 41 made field goals and shot 50 percent overall.

Brooklyn G Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 35 points on 13-for-22 from the field and dished out six assists. All-Star F Kevin Durant added 26 points (8-20 FG) and five rebounds in a losing effort for the Nets.