Nets vs. Pacers Recap: Jarace Walker's Glass Work Cashes Twice

The Nets beat the Pacers 98-90 in Indianapolis on Sunday, and it was never really in doubt: Brooklyn led for 96 percent of the game, built a lead as large as 12 and won the glass 43-37. Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 23 points and 9 rebounds, Julius Randle added 20 points and 6 assists, and Day'Ron Sharpe put up 15 points and 13 rebounds. Two DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game, both on Jarace Walker's work on the glass and as a passer.

What cashed

Jarace Walker 8+ rebounds + assists (-108 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Walker had cleared 8+ rebounds plus assists in 8 of his last 10 games and 16 of his last 20. The best price was -108, about 52% implied, against roughly 76% from his recent games. - What happened: Walker played 20 minutes and finished with 6 rebounds and 3 assists, 9 combined, clearing the 7.5 line by 1.5. He also scored 6 points on 2-of-3 shooting from three. - Worth watching: He got there in only 20 minutes, which says the rebound-plus-assist floor holds even in a short shift. If his minutes climb, this combo line has room to spare.

ALT: Jarace Walker 6+ rebounds (+119 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Walker had 6+ rebounds in 8 of his last 10 and 14 of his last 20. At +119, about 46% implied, the price sat well below the roughly 72% we had from recent games. - What happened: He pulled down exactly 6 rebounds, 5 of them on the defensive end, which was all this line needed. - Worth watching: Plus-money on a number he keeps reaching is the kind of spot we like. It was tight this time, so the price matters more than the line here.

How the game played out

Brooklyn won every quarter but the fourth. The Nets led 43-40 at the half, then outscored Indiana 28-22 in the third to go up 71-62. Andrew Nembhard kept the Pacers close with 23 points and Pascal Siakam added 17, but Indiana shot 40 percent from the field and went 21-of-30 at the line. The Nets made 25 of their 31 free throws.

Trends to watch

• Walker's 6 rebounds and 3 assists came in 20 minutes. His rebound and combo lines are built for this role; watch his minutes before the next one.
• Day'Ron Sharpe grabbed 13 rebounds, 4 of them offensive, in 26 minutes. That is a rebounding profile worth tracking.
• Indiana gave up a 43-37 rebound edge at home, which keeps opposing big-man rebound props on our radar.

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