An impressive first half turned sour in the second for the Indiana Pacers, losing to the Charlotte Hornets by one point in their season opener. The Pacers dominated the game through 24 minutes, outscoring the Hornets 75-59. Good times continued into the third, as they expanded their lead to 21 early in the third.
That’s when the wheels fell completely off for the Pacers. The Hornets turned the corner, scoring 24 straight points to take the lead, building it into double figures halfway through the fourth. The Pacers settled down, scoring eight straight points to climb back into it, going ahead as things began to swing back and forth.