Pacers rout Spurs 136-98 in NBA Paris finale

In the second game of the NBA Paris series, the Indiana Pacers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 136-98, overcoming an early deficit with a strong performance from Tyrese Haliburton, who scored 28 points. The Pacers trailed at halftime but rallied in the second half, outscoring the Spurs significantly, including a decisive 19-2 run to open the fourth quarter. Victor Wembanyama, who had led the Spurs to a dominant 140-110 victory in the previous game with a 30-point performance, managed 20 points and 12 rebounds in the rematch but could not prevent the team's struggles. Pascal Siakam contributed a double-double for Indiana with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard came close to a triple-double with 15 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds. This game marked a noteworthy comeback for the Pacers, improving their record to 25-20, while the Spurs fell to 20-23. Both teams will return to home games next week, with the Pacers facing the Detroit Pistons and the Spurs hosting the LA Clippers.