- Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This evening, Gainbridge Fieldhouse will host the Indiana Pacers (1-13) as they face off against the Charlotte Hornets (4-10).
In their previous outing, the Hornets faced the Toronto Raptors, suffering a narrow defeat with a score of 110-108. Charlotte committed 14 fouls while Toronto was called for 21. From beyond the arc, the Hornets connected on 10 of 25 attempts. The Raptors had a free throw accuracy of 75.0%, hitting 12 of 16 attempts. Toronto dominated the boards with 43 rebounds (8 offensive, 35 defensive) and recorded 9 blocks, along with 25 assists and 8 steals. Defensively, Charlotte struggled, allowing the Raptors to shoot 50.0% (44 of 88). The Hornets also achieved 19 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and collected 11 steals. On the boards, Charlotte grabbed 48 total rebounds, 14 of which were offensive, and converted 24 of 30 free throws, good for 80.0%. Overall, they ended with a field goal percentage of 42.5% (37 of 87), and hit 10 of 40 from three-point range.
Key contributor Kon Knueppel made his mark with 24 points on 9 of 16 shooting, playing 36 minutes and securing 7 rebounds. He finished at a shooting percentage of 56.3% and dished out 1 assist.
Entering this game, the Hornets hold a 4-10 record this season. They average 16.8 turnovers and commit 19.6 fouls each game. Collectively, Charlotte tallies 45.9 rebounds and has racked up 367 assists this year, placing them 16th in the league for assists. The Hornets are shooting 36.3% from three-point range (203 of 559) and hold a free throw percentage of 81.9%. They average 116.5 points per game, ranking 18th in the league, while their shooting from the field stands at 46.1%.
On defense, the Hornets force 13.3 turnovers per game and draw 21.9 fouls. Opponents shoot 41.2% from the three-point line against them, and they allow an average of 119.7 points per game, ranking 20th in the league. Charlotte has permitted a shooting percentage of 49.8% (624 of 1,253) and secures 39.1 rebounds per game, ranking 28th in the league for assists allowed with a total of 400.
In their last game, the Pacers experienced defeat at the hands of the Pistons, finishing at 127-112. Indiana recorded 23 defensive rebounds and 20 offensive boards for a total of 43. However, they turned the ball over 21 times while accumulating 8 steals. The Pistons had 28 fouls, sending the Pacers to the line 45 times, where they converted 33 free throws at a rate of 73.3%. From three-point territory, the Pacers made 9 of 31 attempts (29.0%), and finished with 35 successful field goals out of 84 attempts for a shooting percentage of 41.7%. Indiana also allowed the Pistons to make 48 of 88 shots from the field, yielding a percentage of 54.5%. In terms of rebounds, Indiana allowed Detroit to gather 43 in total (14 offensive).
Pascal Siakam stood out for the Pacers, scoring 29 points in 34 minutes of play and recording 1 assist. He shot 8 of 17 from the field for a shooting percentage of 47.1%, alongside 7 rebounds.
The Pacers currently sit at 1-13 for the season. Offensively, they are hitting 40.2% from the field, ranking 30th in the NBA. Their total points for the season stand at 1,525 (averaging 108.9 points per game), and they secure 46.6 rebounds each game. Indiana assists their teammates 22.9 times on average (29th in the NBA) and are turning the ball over 14.4 times per game. They commit an average of 24.5 personal fouls while shooting 76.8% from the free throw line.
Defensively, the Pacers rank 27th in points allowed per game (123.4). They force 14.0 turnovers per game and have allowed opponents to shoot 48.9% from the field (26th in the league). Opponents are shooting 32.5% from three-point range against them (164 of 505), and they are converting 76.9% of their free throw attempts. Indiana concedes an average of 25.9 assists and 48.1 rebounds per game, ranking 11th and 27th in the league, respectively.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Indiana
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