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Pacers @ Hornets
Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7:00 PM ET at Spectrum Center




Last time out



Indiana 118, Toronto 104

PTS: Hield 22, Turner 19, Smith 16
REB: Turner 10, Hield 8
AST: Haliburton 15, McConnell 6

Charlotte 112, Orlando 105

PTS: Plumlee 18, Rozier 17, Ball 17
REB: Plumlee 10, Washington 6
AST: Ball 9, Washington 5


Projected Starters

Pacers: G - Tyrese Haliburton, G - Andrew Nembhard, F - Buddy Hield, F - Jalen Smith, C - Myles Turner

Hornets: G - LaMelo Ball, G - Terry Rozier, F - Kelly Oubre Jr., F - P.J. Washington, C - Mason Plumlee


Injury Report

Pacers: Chris Duarte - out (left ankle sprain), Daniel Theis - out (sore right knee).

Hornets: Gordon Hayward - out (left shoulder contusion), Cody Martin - out (left knee procedure), Dennis Smith Jr. - out (left ankle sprain).


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TV

Bally Sports Indiana - Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analyst), Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporter/host)

Hayward and Martin out will hurt Hornets. Big questions will be can the Pacers

a) defend their remaining shooters
b) rebound
c) control game tempo
d) stop Oubre from 3
e) keep Ball from beating them

Last year I remember the high scoring game that the Pacers lost barely. These points I mentioned were reasons they couldn’t pull off a win.

I’m surprised that the Hornets are 4-11 honestly.

I’m predicting a win based on our recent play.

They have had injuries and a suspension

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Wizop wrote:They have had injuries and a suspension

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Yeah I totally spaced them losing one of their best players in Bridges.

Didn't see Nembhard being the starter with Duarte out, but he's been solid and it keeps the second unit intact.

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Next 3 games, Magic, Magic and Houston.

We could be 10-6 by Tuesday.

xBulletproof wrote:Next 3 games, Magic, Magic and Houston.

We could be 10-6 by Tuesday.

Who would have ever predicted that? Unreal this team

Feels weird to have a winning record. Great. But weird.

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Haliburton had 11 assists, I think at least 4 of them were on Turner

It's good to see the two of them gel

Grang33r wrote:

xBulletproof wrote:Next 3 games, Magic, Magic and Houston.

We could be 10-6 by Tuesday.

Who would have ever predicted that? Unreal this team

I think I could have given how easy the schedule has been. Our strength of schedule at it's best has been 23rd and at worst dead last. I think we are 26th right now. With those next 3 games we would have to be dead last.

I'll be shocked if we can maintain it when we ramp up the difficulty. Even just the schedule itself gets harder now. Like 12 games in 25 days or something.

**EDIT** I am okay with Mathurin coming off the bench, but what is up with the 21 minutes? Only had 1 foul. Defensive issues, I guess? I am on vacation so I only kinda was paying attention? With Duarte out I figured 30-32 minutes. Guess not.

I have the feeling, Carlisle has all players on minute restriction, almost every night he plays 10 or 11 players.
Max minutes just 30 and minimum around 12 to 15.

That is also to me what makes Tyrese leading the league in assists even more impressive.

xBulletproof wrote:Next 3 games, Magic, Magic and Houston.

We could be 10-6 by Tuesday.

And then we go on the road for seven. That will be roughly the quarter point of the season. Hit the road at 10 and 6, win 4 or 5 on the road then see what the vibe between Tyrese and Myles looks like.