Ball's 33 points weren't enough to save the Pacers from a 114-112 victory over the Hornets.

January 9th - The Pacers narrowly defeated the Hornets 114-112. Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 assists; for the Hornets, Lonzo Ball had 33 points , 3 rebounds, and 8 assists, but it wasn't enough to help his team complete the comeback.

At the start of the game, the Pacers quickly took the lead with a smooth offense, and at one point extended their lead to double digits. In the first quarter, Siakam was on fire, scoring 15 points, while Ball added 13. The Pacers finished the first quarter with a 33-30 lead. In the second quarter, Ball hit consecutive three-pointers, and the Pacers tied the game and even briefly took the lead. However, in the crucial moments, the Pacers regained the lead with consistent offense and defense, leading the Hornets 60-58 at halftime .

At the start of the second half, the Hornets briefly tied the score at 60. However, the Pacers quickly tightened their defense and regained the lead. McConnell was active in this quarter, while Ball hit several long-range shots. After three quarters, the Pacers continued to lead 90-87. In the final quarter, the Pacers regained control of the game. Siakam's contributions in rebounding and scoring were crucial in the final moments. Ultimately, the Pacers narrowly defeated the Hornets 114-112.

Pacers player data

Pascal Siakam 30 points , 14 rebounds , 3 assists; McConnell 23 points , 4 rebounds , 8 assists; Nesmith 16 points , 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Huff 10 points , 2 rebounds; Foff 7 points , 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Sheppard 7 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Bradley 7 points , 3 rebounds; Porter 5 points; Jackson 4 points , 5 assists; Thompson 3 points.

Hornets player statistics

Ball 33 points , 3 rebounds, 8 assists; Bridges 19 points , 6 rebounds , 4 assists; Knipple 18 points , 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Sexton 11 points , 5 assists; Diabate 10 points , 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Miller 6 points, 4 rebounds , 3 assists; Saron 4 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; James 4 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Green 3 points