Pacers vs Hornets
Thu, Feb 26
Final
Pacers
Pacers
(15 - 45)
109
-
133
Hornets
Hornets
(29 - 31)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 34 | 12 | 36 | 27 | 109 |
| Hornets | 31 | 36 | 40 | 26 | 133 |
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Andrew Nembhard
IND | #2 | G/F
20
3
7
Brandon Miller
CHA | #24 | F
33
7
4
Smart Game Analysis
Charlotte Hornets has a 82% chance of winning the game
The surging Hornets, winners of eight straight road games, face a decimated Pacers squad missing its franchise star and likely its leading scorer.
Key Analysis
- • Indiana is critically shorthanded with Tyrese Haliburton out for the season and Pascal Siakam listed as doubtful with a wrist sprain.
- • Charlotte features a potent offensive trio in LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and rookie Kon Knueppel who are overwhelming opponents.
- • The Hornets have a significant defensive edge, allowing 113.4 points per game compared to the Pacers' porous 119.3 points allowed.
- • Momentum heavily favors Charlotte, who has won 12 of their last 15 games, while Indiana has lost eight of their last 10.
- • Charlotte ranks 4th in the league in rebounding (46.1 RPG), giving them a major advantage over an undersized Pacers frontcourt.
- • To remain competitive, Indiana needs unexpected high-volume scoring from Andrew Nembhard and rookie Jarace Walker to offset the talent gap.
