Siakam Shines as Pacers Overcome Early Deficit to Win Season Opener.

The Indiana Pacers took down the Detroit Pistons 115-109 in their season opener. Pascal Siakam was on fire, almost notching a triple-double with 19 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists. He also hit a major milestone, surpassing 2,000 career assists. Tyrese Haliburton, despite struggling with his shot initially, came through when it mattered most, knocking down his ninth three-pointer to seal the game late in the fourth quarter. The Pacers’ win was a testament to their ability to come from behind and close out games strong.

The first quarter of the Pacers vs. Pistons game was a strong start for the Pistons, who scored 31 points, while the Pacers trailed with 25 points. This set the tone for the rest of the game, which ultimately saw the Pacers making a comeback to win 115-109.

In the second Quarter, The Pacers started to gain momentum, cutting their deficit to just one point, 35-34, with Bennedict Mathurin scoring a three-point shot. However, the Pistons quickly found their rhythm and climbed ahead 43-37, causing the Pacers to struggle in finding their offensive flow from last season.

Tyrese Haliburton scored his first points of the game midway through the quarter, which was a much-needed boost for the Pacers. Despite this, the Pistons continued to dominate, going on a 15-6 run to extend their lead to double digits just before halftime. By the end of the second quarter, the Pistons were leading 58-49, with Pascal Siakam topping the Pacers’ scoreboard with eight points.

The Pacers dominated, outscoring the Pistons 33-19, securing their win with a final score of 115-109. This impressive comeback was largely due to the Pacers’ strong offense and the Pistons’ struggles to maintain their earlier momentum.

Some top performers for the Pacers included Myles Turner with 20 points, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin with 19 points each, and Tyrese Haliburton with 15 points. For the Pistons, Cade Cunningham scored 28 points, with 22 of those points coming in the second half.