Indiana Pacers face Brooklyn Nets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Current Form - Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers (2-4) sit 12th in the Eastern Conference and enter after three straight losses. Their latest setback was a 145-125 defeat at Miami Heat, while two of their last six losses came at home.
Current Form - Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Nets (0-5) are 15th in the Eastern Conference after losing their opening five games. They have recorded two losses away from home across their last five games, and their latest result was a 110-94 defeat against Detroit Pistons in Brooklyn.
Head-to-Head Record
Indiana Pacers lead this season's series 1-0 after a 136-109 win at Brooklyn. Last season, the Pacers won the series 2-1.
Key Players
The Pacers' statistical leaders include Tyrese Haliburton, who has averaged 21.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 9.5 assists in four games, with a 7.9 rating. Pascal Siakam has posted 22.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game in six appearances, while Andrew Nembhard has averaged 17.6 points and 8.0 assists in five games.
The Nets have Julius Randle averaging 21.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists across five games, with a 7.0 rating. Michael Porter Jr. has recorded 20.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, while Keon Ellis has averaged 1.6 steals in five appearances.
Injury Report
As listed at the time of writing, Indiana Pacers have Ivica Zubac listed with an ankle injury, T.J. McConnell with a muscle injury, Tyrese Haliburton with a hamstring injury, Ben Sheppard with a knee injury and Johnny Furphy with a knee injury. Obi Toppin is questionable with a lower back injury.
Brooklyn Nets have Egor Demin listed with a leg injury and Mikel Brown Jr. with a back injury.
Key Numbers
Indiana Pacers
➕ Assists: 29.2 per game (2nd best, league average 26.1)
Brooklyn Nets
➖ Assists: 23.2 per game (4th worst, league average 26.1)
➖ Point differential: -11.0 per game (4th worst)
➖ Field goal percentage: 42.5% (4th worst, league average 45.8%)
Betting Insights
Across their last five regular-season meetings, the average was 222.6 combined points.
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