The Indiana Pacers have made NBA history by scoring 140+ points for the 11th time in a single season, surpassing the 1981-82 Denver Nuggets for the most such games in a season. This record was highlighted during their game against the Atlanta Hawks, where they ultimately scored 157 points, leading with a significant score difference throughout the match and finishing with a 151-108 victory. The Pacers showcased an impressive offensive performance, scoring 49 points in the first quarter alone and reaching 86 points by halftime, tying their franchise record for most first-half points. The team continued their dominance into the third quarter, with a total of 125 points by its end. Their scoring prowess this season has been particularly notable against the Hawks, with the Pacers achieving over 150 points in three of their four matchups and scoring a total of 584 American points against them this season. This performance has positioned the Pacers strongly heading into the playoffs, avoiding the play-in round.
Pacers are first team to score 150+ 3 times vs same team in a season. 9 others did it twice (last in 1990-91 with Den vs GS and Phx vs Den) https://t.co/oJFmw7q4wP
Three highest-scoring games for the Pacers this season: @ ATL: 157 (11/21/23) vs. ATL: 150 (1/5/24) vs. ATL: 157 (4/14/24)
Three highest-scoring games for the Pacers this season: @ ATL: 157 (11/21/24) vs. ATL: 150 (1/5/24) vs. ATL: 157 (4/14/24)
Two highest-scoring games for the Pacers this season: vs. ATL: 150 (1/5/24) vs. ATL: 157 (4/14/24)
The Pacers have scored 140+ points for the 11th time this season, breaking a tie with the 1981-82 Nuggets for the most such games in a single season in NBA history. H/T @OptaSTATS https://t.co/PaTMNMUzfi
What is the record for points against one opponent in a season? Because the Pacers have scored 584 American points against the Hawks this season and they still have 4:30 left to add to it.
Pacers have scored 150 points in three of four games this season vs. Hawks, and reached 150 for fourth time overall (also did it to San Antonio). Leading 151-108, Pacers are about to improve to 4-0 in those games 😊 Avoiding play-in round, going to playoffs red hot. #columncomin
Today's game against Atlanta was the @Pacers' 11th time this season scoring 140+ points in a single game. That is the most 140-point games in a single season in NBA history, breaking a tie with the 1981-82 Nuggets. https://t.co/9Sw2ortnYL
The NBA record for points scored by a team in regulation in a single game (162) is in serious jeopardy. Pacers have 125 at the end of the 3Q.
The NBA record for points scored by a team in regulation (162) in a single game is in serious jeopardy. Pacers have 125 at the end of the 3Q.
Pacers up 122-91 on Hawks, late 3rd quarter.
Pacers have 111 points with 5:06 left ... ... in the 3Q Leading Hawks 111-86
The Pacers have 86 points at the half 😳 https://t.co/IuFJwgDYte
The Pacers scored 86 points in the first half today. 🤯 That's tied for the most first half points in franchise history: https://t.co/CzWDRypQak https://t.co/AVVXGKDoCa
Good heavens Pacers scored 49 in 1Q. Had two 3's late for 50, missed both, but Jalen Smith tipped home last one at buzzer for 49-34 lead after 1Q. Hawks rookie C Mouhamed Gueye, playing with Clint Capela resting, has 10 points. He entered the game with 5 points all season.
Pacers are highest-scoring team in league but this is absurd. Leading Hawks 31-15 with 5:10 left. Thirty-one points in first 6:50! That's 14.4 points per possession, or something. Hate that stat.