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Net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g) (-6.9%)

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The model leans toward Indiana (58%) on the road, but it is a competitive matchup. Indiana has an edge in net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g). Brooklyn has been the stingier side recently, giving up -11.2 fewer PPG head-to-head. Brooklyn Nets is missing Michael Porter Jr., its top scorer, and 9 other rotation players, which materially cuts into its scoring depth, while indiana Pacers is missing Pascal Siakam, its top scorer, and 5 other rotation players, which materially cuts into its scoring depth.

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