The Indiana Pacers left FedExForum with a hard-earned 107-103 road victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on November 5, 2026, using clutch execution in the final two minutes to survive a physical, back-and-forth contest. Tyrese Haliburton led the way with a composed all-around performance, while Pascal Siakam provided the interior counterbalance Indiana needed when Memphis tightened the game late.

Match overview

Neither team managed to build a lasting cushion. Memphis opened with energy behind Ja Morant’s attacking drives, but Indiana answered with perimeter shooting and disciplined half-court sets. The Pacers held a narrow edge at halftime and then traded blows through a tense fourth quarter. The final margin was decided by Indiana’s ability to convert in the half-court when the pace slowed.

• First quarter: Grizzlies 26, Pacers 24
• Second quarter: Pacers 29, Grizzlies 24
• Third quarter: Grizzlies 28, Pacers 25
• Fourth quarter: Pacers 29, Grizzlies 25
• Final: Pacers 107, Grizzlies 103

Key moments

Memphis tied the game at 101-101 with just over two minutes remaining after Jaren Jackson Jr. hit a contested turnaround jumper. Indiana responded with a methodical possession that ended in a Haliburton step-back three from the top of the key. After a Memphis miss, Siakam sealed the win with a strong drive and dunk in traffic. The Grizzlies had one final chance to tie, but Indiana’s defense forced a contested three-pointer that rimmed out.

The Pacers also won a crucial battle on the offensive glass in the closing minute, preventing Memphis from getting a clean transition opportunity. Those small possessions made the difference in a game that featured 14 lead changes.

Tactical story

Indiana’s offense was built on ball movement and spacing. Haliburton repeatedly used high screens to probe the Memphis defense, finding shooters in the corners and Siakam on the short roll. The Pacers finished with a modest but timely three-point advantage and limited live-ball turnovers, which kept Memphis from running freely. Bennedict Mathurin added important scoring punch when the Grizzlies loaded up on Haliburton’s side of the floor.

Memphis won the rebounding battle and generated extra possessions, particularly through Zach Edey’s work on the offensive boards. However, the Grizzlies’ half-court offense stalled for stretches. Morant created chances off the dribble, and Jackson Jr. provided rim protection, but Memphis shot poorly from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. Indiana’s ability to stay disciplined without fouling in the final minutes proved decisive.

Standout players

• Tyrese Haliburton (IND): 26 points, 11 assists, hit the go-ahead three.
• Pascal Siakam (IND): 22 points, 9 rebounds, strong late-game finishing.
• Bennedict Mathurin (IND): 18 points off aggressive drives and transition runs.
• Ja Morant (MEM): 24 points, 7 assists, constant pressure on the rim.
• Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM): 21 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks.
• Zach Edey (MEM): 12 points, 14 rebounds, key offensive boards.

Season impact

The win gives Indiana a valuable road result in the Western Conference and another example of its late-game poise. The Pacers’ ability to execute through Haliburton and Siakam in pressure situations will be important as the Eastern Conference standings tighten. Memphis, meanwhile, leaves the game encouraged by its rebounding and defensive activity but frustrated by missed perimeter shots. The Grizzlies remain a dangerous team when Morant and Jackson Jr. are rolling, but closing possessions more efficiently will be a point of emphasis.

In a game that could have gone either way, Indiana’s shot quality and composure in the final 90 seconds made the difference. The Pacers’ 107-103 result is the kind of road win that can build confidence early in the season.