After a four-game road trip, the Pacers are back home for their fourth and final battle against the Charlotte Hornets. The first three games were decided by eight points or fewer – two by a single possession. If Indiana falls, it would be the first time that Charlotte sweeps the regular-season contests since the 2015-16 season.
It was a high-scoring half for the squads. A late triple from Terry Rozier earned a 71-70 lead just before they left the court. Indiana finished 25-of-43 (58.1 percent) from the field, including 7-of-15 (46.7 percent) from deep. The main issue moving forward will be the Pacers' fouls.