3 takeaways from the Indiana Pacers opening night win

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Anderson #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Anderson #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 17: Kyle Anderson #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 17, 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Indiana Pacers dominated the Memphis Grizzlies from start to finish on opening night. Let’s find some takeaways from the first game of the year.

Talk about a perfect opening night for the Indiana Pacers, huh?

A 111-83 drudging of the Memphis Grizzlies was the perfect way to get all the fans reeled in and excited about the new season. Pretty much everyone played well in some facet of the game, and Will Furr felt kind enough to give everyone an “A” player grade for their performance. It was a truly perfect opening night.

With a game that matters comes takeaways that matter. We got to see the Pacers execute some things that actually have a tangible impact on this season. Let’s find some key takeaways from night number one of the Pacers season.