The Indiana Pacers played against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. The game took place on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The Pacers came out on top with a score of 114-112.

Pascal Siakam led the way for the Pacers with 30 points and 14 rebounds. T.J. McConnell also contributed with 23 points and 8 assists. Despite a strong performance by LaMelo Ball, who scored 33 points, the Hornets fell just short.

The Indiana Pacers started strong in the first quarter, scoring 33 points, while the Charlotte Hornets put up 30 points. In the second quarter, the Pacers added 27 points, and the Hornets scored 28 points, keeping the game close at halftime. The third quarter saw the Pacers widen their lead slightly by scoring 30 points compared to the Hornets’ 29.

In the final quarter, the Hornets tried to close the gap with 25 points, but the Pacers held on with 24 points, securing a narrow win. The Pacers shot 50% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range. The Hornets had a 45.3% field goal percentage and made 36.4% of their three-pointers.

Pascal Siakam led the way for the Pacers with 30 points and 14 rebounds. He shot 12 of 23 from the field. His performance was key to the Pacers’ victory.

T.J. McConnell also contributed with 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 8 assists. He made 10 of his 17 shots. McConnell’s playmaking helped the team maintain their lead.

LaMelo Ball was the top performer for the Hornets with 33 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists. He hit 12 of his 24 shots. Despite Ball’s efforts, the Hornets fell short in the end.

What’s Next

With the win, the Indiana Pacers improved their record to 7-31. They remain at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings in 15th place. This victory provides a small boost as they try to climb up the standings.

The Charlotte Hornets now hold a 13-25 record, maintaining their position at 12th in the Eastern Conference. The loss makes their path to a better standing more challenging. They will need more wins to move up the ranks in the conference.

The Indiana Pacers will face the Miami Heat on Saturday, January 10, at home. This game will be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Following that, they will host the Boston Celtics on Monday, January 12, also at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Charlotte Hornets will play against the Utah Jazz on Saturday, January 10. This game will take place at the Delta Center. Afterward, they will go up against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, January 12, at the Intuit Dome.

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