- Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Indiana Pacers (15-44) will host the Charlotte Hornets (28-31) on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
In their previous match, the Hornets secured a decisive victory against the Bulls, finishing 131-99. The Hornets accumulated 14 personal fouls, while the Bulls had 12. From three-point range, Charlotte converted 16 of 40 attempts. The Bulls managed an impressive 86.7% at the free throw line, hitting 13 of 15 attempts. Chicago garnered 33 rebounds (9 offensive, 24 defensive) and recorded 8 blocks. The Bulls also dished out 18 assists and captured 9 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Charlotte allowed their opponents to shoot 42.7% from the field, with Chicago hitting 35 of 82 shots. The Hornets registered 31 assists, forced 21 turnovers, and secured 13 steals. They dominated the boards with 46 rebounds, including 14 offensive. At the charity stripe, Charlotte converted 8 of 9 attempts, achieving an 88.9% success rate. The overall shooting efficiency for the Hornets was 51.6% (49 of 95), with 25 out of 57 three-point attempts made successfully.
Brandon Miller was pivotal in the recent game, scoring 23 points on 9 of 16 shooting. He played for 25 minutes, collecting 5 rebounds, and achieved a shooting percentage of 56.3% while also adding 3 assists to his tally.
Charlotte enters this game with a season record of 28-31. They average 115.9 points per game, ranking 12th in the league, with a shooting percentage of 46.0%. Beyond the arc, Charlotte has converted 37.6% of their attempts (932 of 2,477) and hits 82.2% from the free throw line. As a team, they grab an average of 46.1 rebounds per game and have totaled 1,561 assists for the season, placing them 11th in the league. However, they do average 15.8 turnovers and commit 18.9 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Hornets force 12.6 turnovers per game while averaging 20.2 personal fouls. They allow 36.6% shooting from three-point range and rank 10th in the league in points allowed per game (113.4). The Hornets’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 47.3% (2,477 of 5,235) and concede an average of 39.3 rebounds per contest. They rank 21st in the league in assists allowed, giving up 1,578 assists this season.
In their last outing, the Pacers fell to the 76ers with a score of 135-114. Indiana secured 29 defensive boards along with 12 offensive rebounds, totaling 41 rebounds. They endured 18 turnovers, while netting 8 steals in the game. The 76ers committed 21 fouls, leading to 22 free throw attempts for the Pacers. Indiana made 19 of those attempts, achieving an 86.4% success rate at the line. The Pacers hit 13 of 43 shots from beyond the arc (30.2%) and closed the game shooting 41 out of 95 from the field (43.2%). Their defense allowed the 76ers to convert 53 of 92 shots, resulting in a 57.6% shooting rate for Philadelphia. Indiana’s 3-point shooting was below average at 27.6%, making only 8 of 29 attempts, and they finished 21 of 25 (84.0%) at the free throw line. Notably, the Pacers ceded 44 rebounds to the 76ers (6 offensive).
Andrew Nembhard made a significant contribution for the Pacers, shooting 8 of 17 for a field goal percentage of 47.1% and securing 1 rebound. He logged 23 points in 28 minutes on the court, while also providing 3 assists in the matchup.
This season, Indiana holds a record of 15-44. They average 21.7 personal fouls per game and maintain a free throw shooting percentage of 76.9%. The Pacers assist their teammates 26.3 times per contest (16th in the league) and average 14.6 turnovers. Overall, they have scored 6,580 points this season (111.5 per game) and average 42.6 rebounds.
On the defensive side, the Pacers rank 25th in the NBA, allowing 119.2 points per game. They force 13.9 turnovers while allowing a 48.7% shooting percentage (27th in the league). Indiana surrenders 34.2% shooting from beyond the arc (669 of 1,954) and permit opponents to convert 76.5% of their free throw attempts. They give up an average of 26.0 assists and 47.0 rebounds each game, ranking 9th and 28th in the league, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Charlotte
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