INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton contributed significantly with 22 points, while Myles Turner recorded a solid performance with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and a personal best of seven blocks, leading the Indiana Pacers to a decisive 127-113 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.

In their first outing since the All-Star break, the Pacers struggled initially, missing their first seven attempts and failing to make their first eight 3-point shots. Despite this rocky start, they managed to compile a remarkable 78 points in the first half — their highest this season. A total of seven players from Indiana scored in double figures, with Haliburton dishing out nine assists throughout the game.

Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies by scoring 23 points and providing seven assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Ja Morant contributed 12 points for Memphis. Notably, Zach Edey, the former Purdue standout and two-time NCAA Player of the Year, made his debut in Indiana, finishing with five points and 11 rebounds.

The Grizzlies initially seized a 20-7 lead midway through the first quarter. However, the Pacers bounced back quickly in the second quarter, seizing their first lead at 48-46. Turner was pivotal during this stretch, scoring the initial 12 points in a 23-4 run, which allowed Indiana to establish a commanding 78-50 lead by halftime.

Memphis managed to cut the deficit to 91-87 in the third quarter, but Indiana responded with seven consecutive points and maintained a solid lead for the rest of the game.

**Takeaways**
-Grizzlies: Memphis initially disrupted the Pacers with their varying play styles depending on whether Edey was on the court. Unfortunately for them, defensive lapses ultimately cost them in the long run.

-Pacers: After shaking off the rust, Indiana found its rhythm, created opportunities for open shots, and delivered an impressive scoring performance.

**Key Moment**
Turner’s three-pointer with 5:42 remaining in the first half initiated a pivotal stretch, during which the Pacers converted four 3-pointers and generated two three-point plays.

**Key Stat**
The Pacers successfully converted 12 of their last 19 three-point attempts in the first half, propelling them to a 50-point output in the second quarter.

**Up Next**
The Grizzlies are set to travel to Orlando on Friday, while the Pacers will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.