Pascal Siakam scored team-high 25 points, dished out nine assists, and grabbed eight rebounds, leading the Indiana Pacers (28-23) to a decisive 115-99 victory over the Charlotte Hornets (10-38) on Sunday night, ending a three-game slide.
Aaron Nesmith contributed 22 points, while Myles Turner secured a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Pacers.
Despite a minutes restriction due to a lingering hamstring injury, Tyrese Haliburton managed to add 17 points in just 20 minutes on the court.
Rookie Brandon Miller showcased his scoring abilities, delivering a career-high 35 points for the injury-riddled Hornets. P.J. Washington also contributed with 22 points.
However, Charlotte suffered its seventh consecutive loss, five of which were by double digits.
While Charlotte mounted a comeback in the second half, the Pacers maintained control, securing a wire-to-wire victory.
