Through 3 Quarters

The Charlotte Hornets are giving their home crowd exactly what it was hoping to see. Three quarters in and their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the Indiana Pacers 98-85 three quarters in.

Charlotte has been relying on small forward Gordon Hayward, who has 23 points in addition to two blocks, and point guard LaMelo Ball, who has 27 points and six assists along with eight rebounds. One thing to keep an eye out for is Miles Bridges' foul situation as he currently sits at four.

Point guard Malcolm Brogdon (16 points) has been the top scorer for Indiana.

The Hornets' lead is the biggest they have had this season going into the fourth quarter.

Who's Playing

Indiana @ Charlotte

Current Records: Indiana 6-10; Charlotte 9-7

What to Know

The Indiana Pacers' road trip will continue as they head to Spectrum Center at 7 p.m. ET Friday to face off against the Charlotte Hornets. If the contest is anything like Charlotte's 123-122 victory from their previous meeting in October, the scorekeeper will be kept real busy.

The Pacers came up short against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, falling 97-89. The top scorers for Indiana were point guard Malcolm Brogdon (20 points) and small forward Caris LeVert (18 points).

Meanwhile, the Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 97-87 on Wednesday. Shooting guard Terry Rozier (19 points) and power forward Miles Bridges (17 points) were the top scorers for Charlotte.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Indiana is expected to win a tight contest. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

Charlotte's win lifted them to 9-7 while Indiana's loss dropped them down to 6-10. We'll see if Charlotte can repeat their recent success or if the Pacers bounce back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
  • TV: Bally Sports SE Charlotte
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $13.58

Odds

The Pacers are a slight 1-point favorite against the Hornets, according to the latest NBA odds.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Hornets as a 2.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Charlotte have won 12 out of their last 23 games against Indiana.

  • Oct 20, 2021 - Charlotte 123 vs. Indiana 122
  • May 18, 2021 - Indiana 144 vs. Charlotte 117
  • Apr 02, 2021 - Charlotte 114 vs. Indiana 97
  • Jan 29, 2021 - Charlotte 108 vs. Indiana 105
  • Jan 27, 2021 - Indiana 116 vs. Charlotte 106
  • Feb 25, 2020 - Indiana 119 vs. Charlotte 80
  • Jan 06, 2020 - Indiana 115 vs. Charlotte 104
  • Dec 15, 2019 - Indiana 107 vs. Charlotte 85
  • Nov 05, 2019 - Charlotte 122 vs. Indiana 120
  • Feb 11, 2019 - Indiana 99 vs. Charlotte 90
  • Jan 20, 2019 - Indiana 120 vs. Charlotte 95
  • Nov 21, 2018 - Charlotte 127 vs. Indiana 109
  • Apr 10, 2018 - Charlotte 119 vs. Indiana 93
  • Apr 08, 2018 - Indiana 123 vs. Charlotte 117
  • Feb 02, 2018 - Charlotte 133 vs. Indiana 126
  • Jan 29, 2018 - Indiana 105 vs. Charlotte 96
  • Mar 15, 2017 - Indiana 98 vs. Charlotte 77
  • Mar 06, 2017 - Charlotte 100 vs. Indiana 88
  • Dec 12, 2016 - Indiana 110 vs. Charlotte 94
  • Nov 07, 2016 - Charlotte 122 vs. Indiana 100
  • Mar 04, 2016 - Charlotte 108 vs. Indiana 101
  • Feb 26, 2016 - Charlotte 96 vs. Indiana 95
  • Feb 10, 2016 - Charlotte 117 vs. Indiana 95

Injury Report for Charlotte

  • P.J. Washington: Out (Elbow)

Injury Report for Indiana

  • T.J. Warren: Out (Foot)