Indiana Pacers v New Orleans Pelicans
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NEW ORLEANS — Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam and guard Tyrese Haliburton helped Indiana beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-120 Wednesday night.
Siakam scored 30 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter. Haliburton finished with 23 points and 12 assists in his first regular-season game in 16 months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon.
The Pacers trailed by eight points heading into the fourth quarter, but Haliburton scored eight points in a 90-second stretch to help Indiana take the lead.
New Orleans tied the game at 116 late in the fourth, but Haliburton scored on Indiana’s next two possessions to put the Pacers ahead for good.
Indiana also got 20 points from forward Obi Toppin, 18 from guard Andrew Nembhard and 16 points and 14 rebounds from center Ivica Zubac.
Zion Williamson scored 22 points for New Orleans, while Dejounte Murray led the Pelicans with 23.