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Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Charlotte Hornets
38
31
31
29
129
Indiana Pacers
24
26
32
26
108
Charlotte Hornets
Indiana Pacers
2 points
22
28
3 points
24
15
Free Throws
13
7
Free Throws Rate
TO87%
70%TO
Foul
24
41
Ended129 - 108
12:00
Huff vs. Kalkbrenner scrambled, and Siakam got the ball
0-0
11:45
Siakam received an assist from Huff and hit a layup
0-2
11:24
Bridges conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by Siakam
0-2
11:20
Jackson received an assist from Shepard and hit a two-point layup
0-4
11:06
Miller received an assist from Kalk Brenner and hit a three-pointer
3-4
10:54
Bridges committed a personal foul
3-4
10:46
Siakam stepped back and missed a three-point jumper
3-4
10:44
Miller defended the rebound
3-4
10:40
Knipple missed a three-pointer from long range
3-4
10:38
Siakam defensive rebound
3-4
10:29
Siakam's breakaway layup was blocked by Kalk Brenner
3-4
10:26
Ball defensive rebounds
3-4
10:26
Jackson committed a personal foul
3-4
10:20
Kalk Brenner received an assist from Ball and hit an empty dunk
5-4
10:10
Brown received an assist from Jackson and hit a layup
5-6
09:58
Bridges received an assist from Ball and hit a layup
7-6
09:47
Huff missed a three-point shot
7-6
09:44
Miller defended the rebound
7-6
09:30
Knipple missed a step-back jumper
7-6
09:29
Siakam defensive rebound
7-6
09:21
Shepard received an assist from Huff and hit a three-point shot
7-9
09:08
Ball received an assist from Bridges and hit a three-point shot
10-9
08:55
Brown missed a three-point shot
10-9
08:53
Ball defensive rebounds
10-9
08:48
Knipple received an assist from Ball and hit a two-point layup
12-9
08:36
Brown missed a breakthrough layup
12-9
08:35
Brown offensive rebounds
12-9
08:33
Brown missed a two-point shot
12-9
08:33
Miller defended the rebound
12-9
08:26
Miller hit a two-point layup
14-9
08:25
The Pacers took a long pause
14-9
08:10
Huff missed a three-point shot
14-9
08:07
Miller defended the rebound
14-9
07:54
Ball stepped back and hit a three-point jumper
17-9
07:37
Huff missed a three-point shot
17-9
07:32
Knipple defensive rebound
17-9
07:28
Ball missed a three-point stoppage jumper
17-9
07:25
Shepard defensive rebound
17-9
07:22
Bridges fouled on a shot
17-9
07:22
Shepard made two free throws, the first of which was hit
17-10
07:22
The Hornets made a substitution, and James came on to replace Bridges
17-10
07:22
The Pacers made substitutions, and Toppin came on to replace Huff
17-10
07:22
The Pacers made a substitution, and Porter came on to replace Siakam
17-10
07:22
The Hornets made a substitution, and Tillman came on to replace Kalk Brenner
17-10
07:22
Shepard hit his second free throw
17-11
07:02
James received an assist from Knipple and hit a three-point shot
20-11
06:52
Shepard missed a three-point shot
20-11
06:52
The Hornets got defensive rebounds
20-11
06:52
Potter fouled off the ball
20-11
06:52
The Pacers made a substitution, with Thompson coming on to replace Shepard
20-11
06:52
The Pacers made a substitution, and Jones came on to replace Jackson
20-11
06:37
Knipple missed a three-point shot
20-11
06:35
Jones defensive rebounds
20-11
06:28
Toppin missed a three-point shot
20-11
06:25
Ball defensive rebounds
20-11
06:21
Brown fouled on a shot
20-11
06:21
Knipple made two free throws, the first of which was hit
21-11
06:21
The Hornets made a substitution, and Green came on to replace Miller
21-11
06:21
The Pacers made a substitution, and Peter came on to replace Brown
21-11
06:21
Knippur hit his second free throw
22-11
06:13
Jones conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by Knipple
22-11
05:59
Ball missed a three-point stoppage jumper
22-11
05:55
Thompson defensive rebound
22-11
05:52
Peter missed a two-point layup
22-11
05:50
Knipple defensive rebound
22-11
05:47
The Hornets made a substitution, and White came on to replace Ball
24-11
05:47
Knipple hit a free throw
25-11
05:47
Knipple hit a two-point layup
24-11
05:47
Porter fouled on a shot
24-11
05:30
Toppin lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Green
25-11
05:25
James received an assist from Green and hit a three-point shot
28-11
05:06
Porter missed a three-point shot
28-11
05:04
White defensive rebound
28-11
04:57
White received an assist from Knipple and hit a three-pointer
31-11
04:54
The Pacers took a long pause
31-11
04:54
The Pacers made a substitution, and Siakam came on to replace Porter
31-11
04:47
Siakam received an assist from Jones and hit a two-point shot
31-13
04:47
Tillman shot foul
31-13
04:47
Siakam hit a free throw
31-14
04:24
Tillman missed a two-point shot
31-14
04:22
Siakam defensive rebound
31-14
04:13
Siakam dribbled out of bounds and made a mistake
31-14
03:59
Knipple missed a three-point shot
31-14
03:56
Toppin defensive rebounds
31-14
03:46
James committed a personal foul
31-14
03:46
The Hornets made a substitution, and Miller came on to replace Knipple
31-14
03:34
Jones hit a two-point shot
31-16
03:22
Miller stepped back and missed a three-point jumper
31-16
03:17
Thompson defensive rebound
31-16
03:12
Jones missed a three-point shot
31-16
03:09
Tillman defensive rebound
31-16
03:02
Green missed a two-point shot
31-16
03:00
Peter defends the rebound
31-16
02:49
Thompson made a pass error and the ball was stolen by Miller
31-16
02:38
James received an assist from White and hit a three-pointer
34-16
02:38
Peter fouled 1
34-16
02:38
The referee initiates a video replay, and the replay determines the change of the penalty
34-16
02:38
James hit a free throw
35-16
02:38
The Hornets made a substitution, and Connaughton came on to replace James
35-16
02:38
The Hornets made a substitution, and Kalk Brenner came on to replace Tillman
35-16
02:32
Miller missed a pull-up jumper
35-16
02:30
Kalk Brenner offensive rebound
35-16
02:30
Carl Brenner missed a layup
35-16
02:29
Siakam defensive rebound
35-16
02:23
Thompson received an assist from Peter and hit a three-point shot
35-19
01:56
Connaughton missed a breakthrough layup
35-19
01:54
Jones defensive rebounds
35-19
01:48
Peter received an assist from Jones and hit a three-point shot
35-22
01:31
Peter fouled on a shot
35-22
01:31
White made two free throws, the first of which was hit
36-22
01:31
The Pacers made a substitution, and Shepard came on to replace Peter
36-22
01:31
White hit his second free throw
37-22
01:24
Toppin's breakaway dunk was blocked by Kalk Brenner
37-22
01:24
The Hornets got defensive rebounds
37-22
01:11
White made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Siakam
37-22
01:06
Toppin received an assist from Jones and hit a two-point layup
37-24
49.6
Siakam shot foul
37-24
49.6
Connaughton made two free throws, the first of which missed
37-24
49.6
The Hornets got an offensive rebound
37-24
49.6
The Hornets made a substitution, and Knipple came on to replace Karl Brenner
37-24
49.6
Connaughton hit his second free throw
38-24
39.5
Siakam conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by Connaughton
38-24
34.3
Miller missed a three-point shot
38-24
31.2
Shepard defensive rebound
38-24
17.5
Siakam drifted and missed the shot
38-24
15.3
Siakam offensive rebound
38-24
15.3
The Hornets made a substitution, and James came on to replace Connaughton
38-24
8.3
Shepard missed a breakthrough layup
38-24
1.4
James defensive rebounds
38-24
0.1
White missed a two-point shot
38-24
0.1
The Hornets got an offensive rebound
38-24
0.0
The first quarter ends
38-24
Match Info
The Charlotte Hornets secured a decisive 129-108 victory over the Indiana Pacers in a National Basketball Association regular season contest at the Spectrum Center on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. This high-scoring affair saw the Hornets dominate offensively, pulling away in the second half to claim an important home win. The match result significantly boosted Charlotte's playoff positioning while dealing a blow to Indiana's own postseason aspirations in the Eastern Conference.
The Hornets set the tone early with a fast-paced offensive attack, establishing a double-digit lead by the end of the first quarter. The Pacers fought back in the second period, with their own scoring runs keeping the game within reach at halftime. However, the third quarter proved decisive as Charlotte's defense intensified, generating turnovers that fueled a series of transition baskets and three-pointers, extending their lead to over twenty points. The fourth quarter saw the Hornets maintain their comfortable advantage, with their bench unit closing out the game. Key performances included a stellar all-around effort from the Hornets' backcourt, which consistently broke down the Pacers' defense, while Indiana struggled to find consistent scoring outside of their star player. The final score of 129-108 reflected Charlotte's offensive efficiency and control throughout the match.
This result had immediate implications for the league table. The Hornets gained crucial ground in the tightly contested race for playoff seeding, moving up in the Eastern Conference standings. For the Pacers, the loss represented a missed opportunity to solidify their own position, potentially dropping them in the standings and increasing the pressure on their remaining fixtures. Post-match, the Hornets' coach praised his team's energy and unselfish ball movement, stating, "When we share the ball like that and play with that defensive intensity, we're a tough team to beat." The Pacers' coach acknowledged the defensive lapses, saying, "We didn't get the stops we needed. Charlotte was the more aggressive team tonight, and we have to respond better." The starting lineups featured both teams' core players, with the Hornets' guards exploiting mismatches to create high-percentage shots and build their commanding lead.

