The Pacers have played three games as they head into November, and they already have more wins than five NFL teams.
Indiana defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in their home opener on Saturday night, 99-86. It was the second win in a row for the Pacers.
For the third straight game, coach Jim O'Brien went with the same starting five, and really only used three players from the bench. T.J. Ford, Tyler Hansbrough, and Paul George all played significant minutes. Four of the five starters finished with double figures in scoring, and the fifth (Josh McRoberts) barely missed a double-double, with nine points and nine rebounds.
Danny Granger led the way for the Pacers again, putting up 22 points. Roy Hibbert stayed active with 14 points, 13 rebounds, and a team-high five assists. Darren Collison had a stellar game with 15 points, four assists, and four steals. It appears we finally have a healthy Mike Dunleavy on the floor, as he chipped in 16 points and nine rebounds for the Blue & Gold.
Though they were cold in the first quarter, the Pacers turned it on from that point forward. After ending the first half tied, they outscored the Sixers 27-15 in the third quar ...
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