Utah walked into Gainbridge Fieldhouse carrying a five-game losing streak and walked out with its cleanest offensive statement in weeks.

The Jazz outscored the Pacers 75-66 after halftime — including a decisive 40-point third quarter — to secure a 131-122 road win on Feb. 4, 2026. Indiana led after one, but Utah’s ball movement and pace steadily bent the game in the visitors’ favor.

How the game turned

Indiana opened with control, taking the first quarter 32-25 and setting an early tone at home. Utah answered in the second, winning the period 31-24 to pull even by halftime.

The swing came immediately out of the break. Utah detonated for 40 in the third quarter — its biggest period of the night — while Indiana managed 33. That seven-point gap was the difference-maker, and it forced the Pacers into chase mode the rest of the way.

Indiana kept coming, scoring 33 in the fourth, but Utah stayed organized and kept scoring too, posting 35 in the final frame to prevent any late-game flip.

The numbers that decided it

Utah’s passing was the headline

The Jazz finished with 38 assists, a mark that speaks to how consistently they generated advantages and turned them into shots. In a game that played fast and featured multiple scoring runs, Utah’s ability to keep the ball moving — and keep Indiana rotating — was the most reliable stabilizer.

Indiana’s offense wasn’t the issue — the margins were

The Pacers scored 122 and recorded 33 assists, enough production to win many nights. But the timing of Utah’s surge — especially the third-quarter burst — put Indiana in a narrow corridor: every empty trip mattered, and Utah rarely let the game slow into a grind where a comeback is easier to script.

By the quarter: a game of swings

First: Pacers 32, Jazz 25 — Indiana struck first and looked comfortable early.

Second: Jazz 31, Pacers 24 — Utah tightened the game, erasing the deficit by halftime.

Third: Jazz 40, Pacers 33 — the turning point; Utah’s offense reached a different gear.

Fourth: Jazz 35, Pacers 33 — Indiana made a push, but Utah matched every run.

What it means going forward

For Utah, the win snaps a five-game slide and comes with a clear blueprint: play through the pass and maintain tempo. A 38-assist night on the road is a strong indicator of process, not just shot-making.

For Indiana, now 13-37, the frustration is that the offense largely functioned — 122 points and 33 assists — yet one explosive quarter swung the entire outcome. With the Pacers’ recent form showing volatility, the next step is finding a way to survive the opponent’s run without letting a single stretch define the game.