Pacers edge out Pelicans in overtime

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers guard Justin Holiday in the second half of atheir NBA match on Monday, won by the Pacers (Gerald Herbert/AP)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers guard Justin Holiday in the second half of atheir NBA match on Monday, won by the Pacers (Gerald Herbert/AP)

The Indiana Pacers continued their strong early form with a thrilling 118-116 win in overtime against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, moving to a 5-2 win-loss record for the season.

Malcolm Brogdon put the cream on a 21-point, 11-assist contribution by dropping a one-handed floater in for the winning basket with 1.7 seconds left on the clock.

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