Pacers Dominate Pelicans in a High-Scoring Affair at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

The Indiana Pacers, with a record of 34-26, emerged victorious over the New Orleans Pelicans, who came into the game with a 35-25 record. The final score read 123-114 in favor of the home team at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Pacers displayed an impressive offensive performance throughout the game. They started strong with an explosive first quarter, putting up 40 points and setting the tone for what was to come. Their scoring consistency continued as they added another 24 points in the second quarter, followed by 32 and 27 points in subsequent quarters.

Indiana's shooting was on point as they finished with a field goal percentage of around 49 percent from their total attempts. The three-point line also favored them as they made approximately 37 percent of their shots from beyond the arc. Notably, their free throw accuracy was perfect; all nine attempts found their mark.

Defensively, Indiana stood tall against New Orleans' offense. The Pacers blocked nine shots and recorded five steals during the contest. Their defensive efforts translated into holding off any major runs by the Pelicans and maintaining control throughout most of the game – leading for nearly all regulation time.

On top of that, Indiana's bench contributed significantly to this win by adding a substantial number of points to relieve some pressure off their starters. Rebounding also played a key role; both teams grabbed many rebounds but it was Indiana who edged out New Orleans on both ends of the court.

The Pelicans did not go down without a fight though. They managed to score above half on two-point attempts and were successful on around 38 percent from three-point range while making approximately 83 percent from free throw line which is commendable efficiency under pressure.

However, despite these efforts and scoring over half their attempts inside paint for significant paint points, it wasn't enough to overcome Indiana's lead or stop them from capitalizing on turnovers which resulted in additional points for Pacers.

As fans look forward to more action-packed games like this one, they can catch Indiana Pacers next facing off against New Orleans Pelicans once again at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on March 1st at around seven o'clock PM Eastern Time zone broadcasted live through WVUE-TV and BSIN-TV networks.