Pacers Cruise to 123-94 Win Over Nets

Indiana's balanced scoring attack and dominant performance expose the Nets' continued struggles to find consistency this season.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:06am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game in motion, with fragmented, overlapping shapes and planes of color representing the players and court.The Pacers' decisive victory over the Nets highlights the stark contrast between the two teams' seasons so far.Indianapolis Today

The Indiana Pacers had a dominant performance, with 7 players scoring in double figures, as they defeated the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Thursday night. Obi Toppin led the way with 26 points and 9 rebounds for the Pacers, who snapped a 3-game losing streak.

Why it matters

This win helps the struggling Pacers get back on track, as they look to finish the season strong despite their poor overall record. The Nets, meanwhile, have been inconsistent all year and this loss halts their modest 2-game winning streak.

The details

The Pacers raced out to a 31-14 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, leading by 26 points (98-72) heading into the fourth quarter. In addition to Toppin's big night, Micah Potter had 18 points and 14 rebounds, Ethan Thompson scored 15, and Jarace Walker and Jay Huff each added 14 points for Indiana. E.J. Liddell led the Nets with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Ben Saraf scored 19 and Tyson Etienne had 14.

  • The Pacers raced to a 31-14 lead in the first quarter.
  • Indiana led 63-37 at halftime.
  • The Pacers carried a 26-point (98-72) advantage into the fourth quarter.

The players

Obi Toppin

Scored a team-high 26 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for the Pacers.

Micah Potter

Recorded a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds for Indiana.

E.J. Liddell

Led the Nets with 26 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

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What’s next

The Pacers will look to build on this win when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. The Nets will try to bounce back when they travel to face the Milwaukee Bucks, also on Friday.

The takeaway

The Pacers' balanced scoring attack and dominant performance expose the Nets' continued struggles to find consistency this season.