NEW YORK (AP) — Obi Toppin had 26 points and nine rebounds and seven Indiana players scored in double figures as the Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.

The Pacers (19-61) won for the fifth time in 27 games. Indiana was without head coach Rick Carlisle, who missed the first of two games to attend his daughter’s spring formal. Lloyd Pierce handled the coaching duties.

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Micah Potter had 18 points and 14 rebounds, Ethan Thompson added 15 points and Jarace Walker and Jay Huff each added 14. Jalen Slawson and Quenton Jackson finished with 12 points apiece.

E.J. Liddell led the Nets (20-59) with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Ben Saraf scored 19 point and Tyson Etienne added 14 for Brooklyn, which shot 37 for 96 (37%) from the field and had its two-game winning streak halted.

The Pacers raced to a 31-14 lead in the first quarter, led 63-37 at half and carried a 26-point (98-72) advantage into the fourth quarter.

Up next

Pacers: At the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

Nets: At the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.

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Collin Chandler will not be returning to Kentucky Basketball.

After reports emerged Thursday that Chandler was keeping the door open for a possible return to Lexington, he seemingly shut those rumors down with an announcement to On3 about his departure.

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“I am so grateful to Coach Pope, the assistant coaches and staff, my teammates, and the University of Kentucky and BBN for the last 2 years,” Chandler wrote. “You welcomed me into your family with open arms, were patient with me, and supported me every step of the way. You helped me grow so much — not just as a player, but as a man. You will always be family to me.

“I am returning home and excited for the work and challenges ahead.”

That last part may sound confusing, but Chandler was saying he’s returning home for the next stage of his college basketball career. The BYU Cougars are widely expected to land him, but the Utah Utes have also been recruiting the shooting guard.

Best of luck to Chandler as he heads back home to finish his college career!

Collin Chandler released a statement to @On3 regarding his decision to leave Kentucky.

He closed it with, “I am returning home and excited for the work and challenges ahead.”https://t.co/AdRWjcgDFEhttps://t.co/8zUB1hImeEpic.twitter.com/l8713i1AoW

— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) April 10, 2026

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