On Sunday, the Indiana Pacers will host the Charlotte Hornets, who are looking for back-to-back victories for the first time since November.
LaMelo Ball ACTIVE, Kendall Brown QUESTIONABLE for Hornets vs. Pacers game
The Hornets won their best game of the season on Friday, defeating the Bucks 138-109 in Milwaukee. It ended a three-game losing streak for them and was only their 11th win of the season, as they are 11-29. They have the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Celtics by 16.5 games.
LaMelo Ball is fully prepared for this game.
In 35 minutes against Memphis on Wednesday, LaMelo Ball had 23 points (7-23 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists, and one steal. Since regaining his health in mid-December, the third-year point guard has started 12 consecutive games, averaging 24.8 points, 8.3 assists, 6.4 rebounds, 4.3 three-pointers, and 1.3 steals.
Injury reports: Gordon Hayward (Hamstring), Kelly Oubre Jr. (Hand).
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The Indiana Pacers have been one of the NBA’s most pleasant surprises in 2022-23. The Pacers are 22-18 and tied for sixth place in the Eastern Conference, 5.5 games behind the first-place Celtics.
Injury reports: Bennedict Mathurin (Shoulder), Jalen Smith (Hand) and Kendall Brown (Lower Leg).
Kendall Brown (leg) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Hornets.
Brown hasn’t played since Dec. 7 due to a stress reaction in his right tibia. It’s unclear when he’ll be able to suit up again, but Indiana appears content to handle the situation game by game, making today’s matchup against Charlotte his next chance to suit up.
