NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking points from the Indiana Pacers' win over the Atlanta Hawks

Victor Oladipo's most solid game since his return from injury
Victor Oladipo's most solid game since his return from injury

#1 The Turner-Oladipo-Sabonis trio led the Pacers' offense

Victor Oladipo scored 22 points in the game Credit: USA Today
Victor Oladipo scored 22 points in the game Credit: USA Today

Trio's combined stats: 62 points, 20 rebounds, 11 assists, 5 steals and 4 blocks on 57.5 % shooting

Victor Oladipo led the Pacers in scoring with 22 points on 9-for-19 shooting. With 8:30 remaining in the first quarter, Oladipo came off the screen by Turner and knocked down a mid-range jumper to give the Pacers a one-point led.

After missing a lot of games this season due to injury, this was Oladipo's 18th game with 20 or more points in the 25 games he has played this season.

Coming off a 17-point performance on an efficient shooting night, Turner was once again in his elements as he amassed 20 points on an eye-catching 7-for-9 shooting from the field. He also had 8 rebounds and 4 blocks and played a huge part in this victory.

Unfortunately, he broke his nose midway through the third quarter and exited the game. With 2.3 BPG, Turner is leading the league in blocks per game this season.

Sabonis' breakout season continues in the NBA as the 22-year-old who had a double-double against the Pistons was once dominated and scored 20 points in just 27 minutes of action.

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