Pacers
PelicansThe Indiana Pacers came back to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-120 on Wednesday, October 21, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA. They trailed by 6 after three quarters.
The Pelicans led 66-56 at halftime. The Pelicans still led 92-86 after three quarters, but the Pacers won the fourth quarter 37-28.
Top performers
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 30 points on 13-of-23 shooting, with 8 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton added 23 points and 12 assists. For the Pelicans, Dejounte Murray had 23 points on 9-of-18 shooting, with 7 assists. Zion Williamson added 22 points.
Double-doubles: Tyrese Haliburton (23 points and 12 assists); Ivica Zubac (16 points and 15 rebounds); Yves Missi (13 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists); Derik Queen (10 points and 10 rebounds). The Pelicans bench outscored the Pacers reserves 43-32.
- Pascal Siakam (IND): 30 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST, 13-23 FG, 35 MIN
- Dejounte Murray (NOP): 23 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST, 9-18 FG, 34 MIN
- Tyrese Haliburton (IND): 23 PTS, 2 REB, 12 AST, 8-15 FG, 34 MIN
- Zion Williamson (NOP): 22 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 7-16 FG, 32 MIN
- Obi Toppin (IND): 20 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 7-12 FG, 25 MIN
- Andrew Nembhard (IND): 18 PTS, 2 REB, 9 AST, 6-10 FG, 34 MIN
Context
The Pacers improved to 1-0, while the Pelicans fell to 0-1. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Pacers host the Knicks on Friday, Nov 13; the Pelicans host the Grizzlies on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 17,232 at Smoothie King Center. Officials: Eric Lewis, Kevin Cutler and Jason Goldenberg.