The New Orleans Pelicans faced the Indiana Pacers in an intense match that saw the Pelicans leading with a score of 95-89 at the start of the fourth quarter. Despite their previous defeats, the Pelicans were looking to turn things around and secure a win. However, the Pacers were determined to maintain their winning streak after defeating the Celtics in their last game.
Led by strong performances from Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin, the Pacers were able to secure a victory with a final score of 135-132. Siakam shot 6-for-8 from long range and scored 29 points, while Mathurin dropped a double-double with 30 points and 11 rebounds. The Pacers’ teamwork was evident as they finished the game with 33 assists.
On the other hand, the Pelicans suffered their fourth consecutive loss, with their recent defeat against the Warriors marking their lowest-scoring game of the season. With this loss, the Pelicans dropped to a 2-3 record, while the Pacers improved to 2-3.
Looking ahead, the Pacers are favored to win by 4.5 points in their next game against the Pelicans. The series history between the two teams shows that New Orleans has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Indiana. Fans can expect an exciting matchup when the two teams face off next.
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