The Indiana Pacers defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 133-111, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday night.

The Pacers (43-33) came in as the most incentivized team by a wide margin, and that was evident in the first half when they raced out to a 75-47 lead over the Nets (29-47). With Brooklyn then adding another three points to its advantage during the third quarter, the game was over for all intents and purposes. The visitors had only two of their five starters score in double digits, while the hosts saw a total of six players hit that threshold.

Cam Thomas paced the Nets with 22 points, adding two assists and one rebound. Trendon Watford furnished 21 points, two boards, one steal and one block. Mikal Bridges supplied 19 points, six assists and one steal. Lonnie Walker finished with 14 points, seven boards, two assists and one block.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with a 27-point, 13-assist double-double that included four rebounds, one steal and one block. Jalen Smith generated a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double that included one block. Pascal Siakam managed 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal. Obi Toppin provided 14 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal. Aaron Nesmith collected 11 points and four rebounds, while T.J. McConnell turned in 10 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two steals.

The two teams reconvene Wednesday night at Barclays Center for the second installment of the home-and-home series.