The New Orleans Pelicans, reeling from a four-game skid, travel to Indianapolis on Monday night to face the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
With a 1-7 road record this season, the Pelicans are desperate for a turnaround, but they’ll face a Pacers team that thrives at home, boasting a 5-2 record on their court.
Indiana enters the game with momentum, led by their ability to push the pace. Ranked fifth in the league in fast-break points per game (17.0), the Pacers rely heavily on the contributions of Bennedict Mathurin, who averages 4.5 points on the break. The Pelicans, on the other hand, will need to limit turnovers—currently averaging 14.2 per game—and capitalize when they control the ball. New Orleans is 3-4 this season when committing fewer turnovers than their opponents.
Offensively, the Pacers have been efficient, shooting 48.7% from the field, just edging out the 48.5% field goal percentage that the Pelicans have allowed to their opponents. Indiana’s scoring depth has been a key factor, with Pascal Siakam averaging 20.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Siakam’s versatility continues to anchor the Pacers’ attack, especially in transition.
For New Orleans, Brandon Ingram is the focal point, averaging 22.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. However, the Pelicans’ offensive struggles have been glaring in their last 10 games, where they’ve averaged just 100.2 points per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field. Ingram will need support from his teammates to break through Indiana’s defense, particularly in the absence of key contributors like Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum, who are dealing with injuries.
The Pelicans’ defense has also been a concern, allowing opponents to score 114.7 points per game over their last 10 outings. With injuries depleting their roster, including the sidelining of Herbert Jones and Jose Alvarado, the team’s depth will be tested against Indiana’s high-tempo offense.
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On the Pacers’ side, injuries have also been a storyline. The team will be without Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard, while Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman are out for the season. Despite the setbacks, Indiana’s collective effort has kept them competitive, particularly on the defensive end, where they’ve averaged nine steals per game in their last 10 matchups.
The Pelicans’ inability to find consistency on the road will be a key factor to watch. Their lone road win came early in the season, and the team’s 1-9 record in their last 10 games underlines the urgency to perform. Meanwhile, the Pacers will look to exploit New Orleans’ vulnerabilities, especially in fast-break opportunities and perimeter defense.
Both teams have struggled to contain their opponents, with Indiana allowing an average of 115.5 points per game in their last 10. Monday’s game could come down to which team can tighten up defensively and execute in clutch moments.
The stakes are high for New Orleans, sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 4-13 record. For Indiana, a win would not only improve their 7-10 record but also strengthen their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. EST, with the Pacers entering as 5.5-point favorites according to BetMGM. Both teams are hungry for a win, but the Pelicans face a steep climb to break their road losing streak and regain some momentum this season.
Stay tuned as New Orleans and Indiana square off in what promises to be an intense Eastern vs. Western Conference clash.
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