Charlotte Hornets Beat Indiana Pacers 129-108 for Eighth Win in 10 Games
Final Score
Charlotte Hornets 129 - 108 Indiana Pacers
Result: Hornets win by 21 points
Status: Finished
Match Summary
The Charlotte Hornets dominated the Indiana Pacers 129-108 on Friday night in Charlotte, securing their eighth victory in 10 games. The Hornets' efficient 3-point shooting — going 24 of 49 from beyond the arc — proved decisive, with four players contributing 3-pointers in a dominant first-half performance.
Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 22 points, while Pascal Siakam's 30 points led the Pacers in a losing effort. Charlotte raced to a commanding 31-11 lead early and never looked back, taking a 69-50 halftime advantage.
Key Events
- Q1 – Hornets hit a flurry of early 3-pointers, including three from reserve Sion James, to build a 31-11 lead
- Q2 – Charlotte shot 14 of 27 from 3-point range in the first half to establish a 69-50 halftime lead
- Final – Obi Toppin hits a 3-pointer for the Pacers late in the game
Basic Stats
Charlotte Hornets: 24 of 49 from 3-point range (48.9%)
Indiana Pacers: Pascal Siakam 30 points; Quenton Jackson 16 points
Highlights
Watch Highlights: Available on NBA.com and ESPN
Match Context
Tournament: NBA Stage: Regular Season The Hornets improved to 42-36 (21-19 at home) and moved to eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings, 1½ games behind Philadelphia and Toronto. The Pacers fell to 18-59 (7-32 on the road) despite winning their previous two games.
Stage: Regular Season The Hornets improved to 42-36 (21-19 at home) and moved to eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings, 1½ games behind Philadelphia and Toronto. The Pacers fell to 18-59 (7-32 on the road) despite winning their previous two games.