Pacers vs Hornets: Siakam's Battle in Charlotte

On April 3rd, Indiana Pacers head to Charlotte to face the Hornets on Friday night.

The Pacers sit at 18 wins and 58 losses out of playoff contention, but they've grabbed three victories in their last five games.

Meanwhile, the Hornets are 41 and 36, clinging to the number 8 spot in the East with a half-game lead over Orlando.

The Hornets just be Phoenix 127 to 120, their second straight win, and they've taken seven of their last nine overall.

They're pushing hard to stay in the play-in tournament and avoid that 9-10 match-up.

Injuries hit the Pacers hard, with Tyree's Halleburden out from an Achilles' tear, plus Andrew Nemphard,

TJ McConnell, Aaron Nessmith, and Gerace Walker.

Side-lined.

Pascal Siyakum is probable with a knee issue, but has led scoring in four of the last five games,

dropping 25 on Chicago and a double-double.

Versus Miami.

Charlotte looks mostly healthy, no major reports yet, and they're firing on offense,

leading the league in three-pointers-made, fifth and offensive.

Rating at 1-18.2, and strong on rebounds and second chance points.

Stars like Brandon Miller at 20.3 points per game,

Lamello Ball with 19.7 and 7 assists, and Rookie Khan a new epilat.

18.9 are carrying the load.

Pacers hold a two-to-one edge in the season series,

though Hornets won the latest 133-109.

With Siyakum driving Indiana's recent high-scoring outbursts,

expect a battle as Charlotte fights to climb higher.

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