Indiana vs Charlotte preview
Indiana will aim to end its three-game home skid when the Pacers host Charlotte. The Hornets visit Indianapolis in a matchup aimed at breaking a losing streak for both teams.
Bottom line: Indiana is looking to end its three-game home skid with a victory against Charlotte.
Standings and conference context:
- The Hornets are 3-6 in conference play and rank ninth in the Eastern Conference shooting 36.3% from 3-point range.
- The Pacers are 0-5 in Eastern Conference games and sit 12th in the East, as Indiana averages 108.9 points per game while allowing 119.7.
- The Pacers list 14.5 offensive rebounds per game, led by Isaiah Jackson at 2.8 per game.
Team and player notes:
- Pascal Siakam is listed as a top scorer for the Pacers with 24.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.
- Bennedict Mathurin has averaged 25 points over the past 10 games.
- Kon Knueppel averages 17.6 points and six rebounds for the Hornets.
- Miles Bridges has averaged 22.0 points over the last 10 games.
Scoring context:
The Pacers score 108.9 points per game, about 10.8 fewer than the 119.7 points allowed by Charlotte. Conversely, Indiana averages 116.5 points per game, while the Hornets allow 123.4 points per game.
ESPN pregame notes: Indiana is looking to end its three-game home skid with a victory against Charlotte; Pacers 0-5 in Eastern Conference play; Hornets 3-6 in conference play; Charlotte shoots 36.3% from 3-point range.
Possible game feel:
- The matchup leans toward a fast tempo with Charlotte attempting to push the pace and shoot efficiently from beyond the arc.
- Indiana will try to leverage rebounding and interior scoring to stabilize a struggling offense within the East.
Top performers (contextual):
- Bennedict Mathurin has had notable scoring runs in recent games.
- Kon Knueppel provides scoring for the Hornets, complemented by rebounds.
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Bottom line: Indiana is looking to end its three-game home skid with a victory against Charlotte.
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