Pacers vs Pelicans Game Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans (35-25) take on the Indiana Pacers (34-26) at Smoothie King Center on March 1. Follow this article to get more basketball analysis about this coming encounter.
Pacers Analysis: Won 4 of last 5 games
The Indiana Pacers, who have won 7 of their past ten games overall, will be keen to continue their winning ways after defeating the Pelicans 123-114 in their last game. With 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists, Pascal Siakam topped the squad. Tyrese Haliburton followed with 17 points and 13 assists, and Obi Toppin and Bennedict Mathurin each scored 16 points. The Pacers set the tone early with 40 points in the 1st quarter to create a 20-point lead. They then withstood a late scare when the Pelicans cut the lead to just 3 points with 3:15 remaining. As a team, they shot 49% from the field and 14 of 38 from the 3-point line. After this game, the Pacers will play the Spurs and Mavericks.
Pelicans Analysis: Coming off a very close loss
After losing to the Pacers in their last game, the New Orleans Pelicans have now dropped 3 of their past 4 games, showing that they have somewhat cooled off recently. With 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, Brandon Ingram paced the squad. Herbert Jones added 14 points, Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum each scored 23, and Zion Williamson finished with 6 points. The Pelicans collectively shot 46% from the field and 11 of 29 from 3 points as they made a valiant effort to trim a 20-point deficit to just 3 points before running out of steam and letting the Pacers win. Following this game, the Pels will play the Raptors.
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Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Game Information
- Date: 03/01/2024
- Time: 08:10 PM ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN.
- How to Watch Pacers vs Pelicans: ESPN
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
