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A Gold Friday victory would go a long way for the Indiana Pacers.
If the Pacers (9-10) can top the Detroit Pistons at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Blue & Gold would earn a critical Emirates NBA Cup win, finish their current homestand a perfect 4-0, and get the team back to a .500 record for the first time since Nov. 10.
To advance to the Knockout Rounds of this year’s NBA Cup, the Pacers must beat the Pistons, and also get help elsewhere. The Pacers and Toronto Raptors are currently 0-2 in East Group B play, while the Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks are 2-0.
2024 NBA Cup Central: Schedule, Standings, and More at Pacers.com/Cup >>
The Pacers have won three straight games this week, including a 121-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin, and Myles Turner have shined during the season-high Pacers winning streak, picking up the short-handed roster as it navigates several significant injuries.
Over the last three games, Haliburton is averaging 27.7 points and 10.7 assists per game; Pascal Siakam is registering 21.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists; Mathurin is putting up 17.3 points and 8.3 rebounds; and Turner is averaging 14 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks.
Against Portland, Siakam matched a season-best 29 points, Haliburton logged 28 points and 10 assists, Mathurin had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Turner finished with 15 points, eight rebounds, and five blocks.
Detroit enters Friday’s matchup having lost four of its last five games, including a 131-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
In the loss, Marcus Sasser led the Pistons with 22 points off the bench, Simone Fontecchio had 18, and former Purdue star Jaden Ivey recorded 17.
Detroit’s top two offensive threats, Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG) and forward Tobias Harris (13.8 PPG), didn’t play in Memphis due to injuries. Their status for Friday is still questionable.
Indiana has won five straight games against Detroit, including 115-109 the season opener in Indianapolis. Projected Starters
Pacers: G - Tyrese Haliburton, G - Quenton Jackson, F - Bennedict Mathuin, F - Pascal Siakam, C - Myles Turner
Pistons: G - Jaden Ivey, G - Malik Beasley, F - Tim Hardaway Jr., F - Tobias Harris, C - Jalen Duren 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 (left oblique strain), James Wiseman - out (torn left Achilles tendon).
Pistons: Cade Cunningham - questionable (left sacroiliac joint sprain),Tobias Harris - questionable (left hip impingement), Bobi Klinman - out (right calf contusion) Last Meeting
Oct. 23, 2024: The Pacers opened their 2024-2025 campaign with a 115-109 comeback win over the Detroit Pistons at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
After trailing at the end of each of the first three quarters, the Pacers overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter, outscoring the visitors 33-19 in the final frame, to pull out the victory.
Indiana outshot 50.6 to 43.2 percent, but both teams made just nine 3-pointers in the game.
Myles Turner topped the Pacers with 20 points, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin each scored 19, and Tyrese Haliburton chipped in 15.
Six players scored in double figures for the Pistons. Detroit point guard Cade Cunningham led all scorers with 28 points on 10-for-23 shooting and Jaden Ivey added 17 points. 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 wrap up a four-game homestand when they host Jaden Ivey and the Detroit Pistons for an Emirates NBA Cup game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, Nov. 27 at 8:00 PM ET. Find Tickets >>
Game Preview
A Gold Friday victory would go a long way for the Indiana Pacers.
If the Pacers (9-10) can top the Detroit Pistons at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Blue & Gold would earn a critical Emirates NBA Cup win, finish their current homestand a perfect 4-0, and get the team back to a .500 record for the first time since Nov. 10.
To advance to the Knockout Rounds of this year’s NBA Cup, the Pacers must beat the Pistons, and also get help elsewhere. The Pacers and Toronto Raptors are currently 0-2 in East Group B play, while the Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks are 2-0.
2024 NBA Cup Central: Schedule, Standings, and More at Pacers.com/Cup >>
The Pacers have won three straight games this week, including a 121-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin, and Myles Turner have shined during the season-high Pacers winning streak, picking up the short-handed roster as it navigates several significant injuries.
Over the last three games, Haliburton is averaging 27.7 points and 10.7 assists per game; Pascal Siakam is registering 21.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists; Mathurin is putting up 17.3 points and 8.3 rebounds; and Turner is averaging 14 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks.
Against Portland, Siakam matched a season-best 29 points, Haliburton logged 28 points and 10 assists, Mathurin had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Turner finished with 15 points, eight rebounds, and five blocks.
Detroit enters Friday’s matchup having lost four of its last five games, including a 131-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
In the loss, Marcus Sasser led the Pistons with 22 points off the bench, Simone Fontecchio had 18, and former Purdue star Jaden Ivey recorded 17.
Detroit’s top two offensive threats, Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG) and forward Tobias Harris (13.8 PPG), didn’t play in Memphis due to injuries. Their status for Friday is still questionable.
Indiana has won five straight games against Detroit, including 115-109 the season opener in Indianapolis. Projected Starters
Pacers: G - Tyrese Haliburton, G - Quenton Jackson, F - Bennedict Mathuin, F - Pascal Siakam, C - Myles Turner
Pistons: G - Jaden Ivey, G - Malik Beasley, F - Tim Hardaway Jr., F - Tobias Harris, C - Jalen Duren 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 (left oblique strain), James Wiseman - out (torn left Achilles tendon).
Pistons: Cade Cunningham - questionable (left sacroiliac joint sprain),Tobias Harris - questionable (left hip impingement), Bobi Klinman - out (right calf contusion) Last Meeting
Oct. 23, 2024: The Pacers opened their 2024-2025 campaign with a 115-109 comeback win over the Detroit Pistons at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
After trailing at the end of each of the first three quarters, the Pacers overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter, outscoring the visitors 33-19 in the final frame, to pull out the victory.
Indiana outshot 50.6 to 43.2 percent, but both teams made just nine 3-pointers in the game.
Myles Turner topped the Pacers with 20 points, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin each scored 19, and Tyrese Haliburton chipped in 15.
Six players scored in double figures for the Pistons. Detroit point guard Cade Cunningham led all scorers with 28 points on 10-for-23 shooting and Jaden Ivey added 17 points. Noteworthy
- The Pacers are 7-2 at home this season.
- Pistons guard Jaden Ivey is an Indiana native. He went to Marian High School in Mishawaka and La Lumiere School in La Porte before playing at Purdue from 2020 to 2022.
- The Pacers own the all-time regular season record against the Pistons 112-102.
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 wrap up a four-game homestand when they host Jaden Ivey and the Detroit Pistons for an Emirates NBA Cup game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, Nov. 27 at 8:00 PM ET. Find Tickets >>
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