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Slow starts have been a recurring theme for the Charlotte Hornets, who have lost three straight following a season-opening victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
The Hornets will look to reverse the trend when they face the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night in Indianapolis.
Indiana snapped a two-gamelosing streak with a 121-116 win over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday in their first game of the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament.
Charlotte returns to action for the first time since losing 128-119 to the host Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The Hornets trailed 39-27 after the opening quarter.