Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) and forward Brandon Miller (24)
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) and forward Brandon Miller (24)
Key Points
Multiple key players on both teams are injured or listed as questionable for the game.
The Charlotte Hornets are at home on Thursday night as they host the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Charlotte enters Thursday’s game with a 13-24 record after losing at home to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) — Source: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
In Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors, Collin Sexton led the way for the Hornets as he recorded 22 points and two rebounds off the bench while LaMelo Ball added 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists of his own.
Now Charlotte will try to bounce back on Thursday as they face off against a struggling Pacers team that has dropped 13 consecutive games.
On the other side, Indiana enters Thursday’s contest with a 6-31 record after losing at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) — Source: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Pascal Siakam led the way for the Pacers in Tuesday’s loss as he ended the game with 22 points and four rebounds while Jay Huff recorded 20 points and two rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Pacers Injury Report, Will Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin Play?
For the Pacers, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin.
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2)
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2)
Indiana has listed Nembhard as questionable due to lower back soreness and he is in danger of missing his first game since November 28.
if Nembhard is sidelined, T.J. McConnell and Ethan Thompson could both be in line for larger roles.
The Pacers have ruled out Mathurin due to a right thumb sprain and turf toe as he will miss his third consecutive contest.
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00)
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00)
With Mathurin sidelined once again, Aaron Nesmith, Johnny Furphy and Ben Sheppard will likely all continue to have larger roles.
Isaiah Jackson has also been ruled out due to a concussion while both Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin also remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
On the other side, the Hornets have six players listed on their injury report, including both Ball and Brandon Miller.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1)
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1)
Charlotte has listed Ball as probable due to right ankle soreness, though he is expected to play.
The Hornets have also listed Miller as probable and he is also expected to play despite dealing with a left knee contusion.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) — Source: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Tidjane Saluan is also expected to play as he has been listed as probable with a left ankle sprain.
Ryan Kalkbrenner, Mason Plumlee and Grant Williams have all been ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Pacers and Hornets from Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. EST.
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