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The Indiana Pacers’ four-game homestand marches on Monday night, as the Blue & Gold host the New Orleans Pelicans for game two of their series.
Indiana (7-10) got back on track Sunday with a victory over the Washington Wizards, while the Pelicans (4-13) bring a four-game losing streak to Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Pacers will aim to earn their first win on the second night of a back-to-back on Monday, as they’re 0-2 in those games this season. New Orleans hasn’t played since Friday, a four-point loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Injuries have derailed the start of New Orleans’ season, as the Pelicans have lost nine of their last 10 games and sit in last place in the Western Conference.
The Pelicans will be without star forward Zion Williamson as well as guards Jose Alvarado and Herb Jones on Monday, and starter C.J. McCollum was upgraded to questionable on Sunday, while Dejounte Murray is listed as doubtful. McCollum has played just four games this season, while Murray hasn’t played since the season opener when he fractured his left hand.
Indiana will continue to be without Ben Sheppard (oblique strain), Andrew Nembhard (left knee patellofemoral inflammation), and Aaron Nesmith (left ankle sprain) on Monday.
The Pacers snapped a three-game skid on Sunday, beating the Wizards 115-103. Pascal Siakam logged 22 points, six assists, and six rebounds in the win, Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and nine assists, and Bennedict Mathurin posted 16 points, six rebounds. and four assists.
The newest member of the Blue & Gold, 7-foot-2 center Moses Brown, provided a major boost off the bench, scoring 15 points while snagging four rebounds in just 12 minutes. Indiana signed Brown on Wednesday after the season-ending Achilles injuries to Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman left one true center on the roster in Myles Turner.
In their previous outing, New Orleans lost a tight 112-108 NBA Cup game to the Warriors on Friday. Trey Murphy III scored a team-high 24 points in the game, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl provided 19 points off the bench and Brandon Ingram chipped in 18 points.
After hosting the Pelicans, the Pacers will welcome the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday and the Detroit Pistons on Friday for an NBA Cup game. Projected Starters
Pacers: G - Tyrese Haliburton, G - Quenton Jackson, F - Bennedict Mathurin, F - Pascal Siakam, C - Myles Turner
Pelicans: G - Elfrid Payton, G - Javonte Green, F - Brandon Ingram, F - Trey Murphy III, C - Daniel Theis Injury Report
Pacers: Isaiah Jackson - out (torn right Achilles tendon), Andrew Nembhard - out (left knee patellofemoral inflammation), Aaron Nesmith - out (left ankle sprain), Ben Sheppard - out (oblique strain), James Wiseman - out (torn left Achilles tendon).
Pelicans: CJ McCollum - questionable (right adductor strain), Yves Missi - questionable (sore left shoulder), Dejounte Murray - doubtful (left hand fracture), Jose Alvarado - out (left hamstring strain), Herbert Jones - out (right shoulder strain), Karlo Matkovic - out (G League assignment), Zion Williamson - out (left hamstring strain) Last Meeting
Nov. 1, 2024: Behind 34 points and 10 assists from former No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson, a short-handed Pelicans squad topped the Pacers 125-118 at Smoothie King Center.
Neither team could get separation in the first half before the Pelicans built a six-point lead going into the fourth quarter. While the Pacers tied the game early in the final frame, the Pelicans came up with clutch shotmaking in the final two minutes for the win.
Turnovers plagued the Pacers in the loss, as they coughed the ball up 14 times, which the Pelicans turned into 21 points. The Pelicans also had 24 fast-break points in the game.
Seven Pacers players scored in double figures, led by a career-best 20 points from second-year guard Ben Sheppard and 19 points by Bennedict Mathurin.
After Williamson, Brandon Ingram added 26 points, and Jordan Hawkins scored 23 points for the Pelicans.
The Pelicans were without four players in the game, including All-Defensive first teamer Herb Jones (right shoulder strain) and veteran guard CJ McCollum (right Abductor strain). Pacers starting guard Andrew Nembhard didn’t play due to a sore left knee. Noteworthy
FanDuel Sports Network - Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analyst), Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporter/host)
Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan - Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analyst), Pat Boylan (sideline reporter/host) Tickets
The Pacers continue their four-game homestand when they host the New Olreans Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, Nov. 25 at 7:00 PM ET. Find Tickets >>
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Game Preview
The Indiana Pacers’ four-game homestand marches on Monday night, as the Blue & Gold host the New Orleans Pelicans for game two of their series.
Indiana (7-10) got back on track Sunday with a victory over the Washington Wizards, while the Pelicans (4-13) bring a four-game losing streak to Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Pacers will aim to earn their first win on the second night of a back-to-back on Monday, as they’re 0-2 in those games this season. New Orleans hasn’t played since Friday, a four-point loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Injuries have derailed the start of New Orleans’ season, as the Pelicans have lost nine of their last 10 games and sit in last place in the Western Conference.
The Pelicans will be without star forward Zion Williamson as well as guards Jose Alvarado and Herb Jones on Monday, and starter C.J. McCollum was upgraded to questionable on Sunday, while Dejounte Murray is listed as doubtful. McCollum has played just four games this season, while Murray hasn’t played since the season opener when he fractured his left hand.
Indiana will continue to be without Ben Sheppard (oblique strain), Andrew Nembhard (left knee patellofemoral inflammation), and Aaron Nesmith (left ankle sprain) on Monday.
The Pacers snapped a three-game skid on Sunday, beating the Wizards 115-103. Pascal Siakam logged 22 points, six assists, and six rebounds in the win, Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and nine assists, and Bennedict Mathurin posted 16 points, six rebounds. and four assists.
The newest member of the Blue & Gold, 7-foot-2 center Moses Brown, provided a major boost off the bench, scoring 15 points while snagging four rebounds in just 12 minutes. Indiana signed Brown on Wednesday after the season-ending Achilles injuries to Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman left one true center on the roster in Myles Turner.
In their previous outing, New Orleans lost a tight 112-108 NBA Cup game to the Warriors on Friday. Trey Murphy III scored a team-high 24 points in the game, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl provided 19 points off the bench and Brandon Ingram chipped in 18 points.
After hosting the Pelicans, the Pacers will welcome the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday and the Detroit Pistons on Friday for an NBA Cup game. Projected Starters
Pacers: G - Tyrese Haliburton, G - Quenton Jackson, F - Bennedict Mathurin, F - Pascal Siakam, C - Myles Turner
Pelicans: G - Elfrid Payton, G - Javonte Green, F - Brandon Ingram, F - Trey Murphy III, C - Daniel Theis Injury Report
Pacers: Isaiah Jackson - out (torn right Achilles tendon), Andrew Nembhard - out (left knee patellofemoral inflammation), Aaron Nesmith - out (left ankle sprain), Ben Sheppard - out (oblique strain), James Wiseman - out (torn left Achilles tendon).
Pelicans: CJ McCollum - questionable (right adductor strain), Yves Missi - questionable (sore left shoulder), Dejounte Murray - doubtful (left hand fracture), Jose Alvarado - out (left hamstring strain), Herbert Jones - out (right shoulder strain), Karlo Matkovic - out (G League assignment), Zion Williamson - out (left hamstring strain) Last Meeting
Nov. 1, 2024: Behind 34 points and 10 assists from former No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson, a short-handed Pelicans squad topped the Pacers 125-118 at Smoothie King Center.
Neither team could get separation in the first half before the Pelicans built a six-point lead going into the fourth quarter. While the Pacers tied the game early in the final frame, the Pelicans came up with clutch shotmaking in the final two minutes for the win.
Turnovers plagued the Pacers in the loss, as they coughed the ball up 14 times, which the Pelicans turned into 21 points. The Pelicans also had 24 fast-break points in the game.
Seven Pacers players scored in double figures, led by a career-best 20 points from second-year guard Ben Sheppard and 19 points by Bennedict Mathurin.
After Williamson, Brandon Ingram added 26 points, and Jordan Hawkins scored 23 points for the Pelicans.
The Pelicans were without four players in the game, including All-Defensive first teamer Herb Jones (right shoulder strain) and veteran guard CJ McCollum (right Abductor strain). Pacers starting guard Andrew Nembhard didn’t play due to a sore left knee. Noteworthy
- Pacers center Myles Turner will play in his 586th career game in the Blue & Gold on Monday, passing Billy Knight (585) for most career games with the Pacers all-time.
- Turner, the franchise’s all-time blocks leader, is four swats away from reaching 1,300 for his career. He is also 13 rebounds from reaching 4,000 for his career.
- The Pelicans have not won a series against the Pacers since the 2019-2020 season.
- Pelicans center Daniel Theis played for the Pacers from 2022-2024. He played just eight games for the Pacers.
FanDuel Sports Network - Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analyst), Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporter/host)
Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan - Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analyst), Pat Boylan (sideline reporter/host) Tickets
The Pacers continue their four-game homestand when they host the New Olreans Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, Nov. 25 at 7:00 PM ET. Find Tickets >>
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