This may seem like a joke, but I promise it's not: The Indiana Pacers scored 49 points in the first three quarters of Game 3 against the Atlanta Hawks.
Al Horford had one of the best games of his career with 26 points, 16 rebounds (six offensive) and two blocks, as he led the Hawks to a 90-69 rout of the Pacers.
David West and Paul George had the best nights of anyone wearing a Pacers jersey with 18 and 16 points respectively. But they shot a combined 11-of-25 from the field, which is an indicator of the kind of night the Pacers had as a team.
The first quarter was full of atrocious defense by the Pacers and efficient offense for the Hawks.
The Hawks outscored the Pacers 27-14 in the first quarter, ending on a 12-0 run to put the Pacers behind early on. This was the first quarter of the entire series in which the Hawks outscored the Pacers.
Jeff Teague made a nice transition into being the on-court leader for the Hawks, as he efficiently controlled the Hawks offense, getting everyone involved. Eight players scored a basket in the first quarter alone.
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Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks: Game 3 Score, Highlights and Analysis
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