Pacers split NBA Paris series, overwhelm Spurs 136-98 

That’s just how the baguette crumbles.In front of a sold-out crowd of 15,979 at the Accor Arena in Paris, France, the Indiana Pacers delivered a convincing 136-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the 2025 NBA Paris Games. The Pacers showcased a balanced attack, a relentless pace and a defensive ferocity that left the Spurs stumbling to keep up.Indiana set the pace early, with point guard Tyrese Haliburton directing the offense traffic. Haliburton finished with 28 points, six three-pointers and four assists, controlling the tempo and keeping the Spurs’ defense off-kilter.Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard added 15 points and a game-high nine assists, complimenting Haliburton and his backcourt. Victor Wembanyama attends NBA PARIS JAM in Paris, France on January 24, 2025. Photo by Jerome Dominé/Abaca/Sipa USA(Sipa via AP Images)Pacers forward Pascal Siakam played a key role in the paint and on the boards, recording a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. His ability to attack San Antonio’s interior defense created multiple second-chance opportunities, helping the Pacers hold on to a 65-50 lead at halftime.Conversely, the Spurs leaned heavily on the front court of Victor Wembanyama and Harrison Barnes.Wembanyama finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds in his home arena....