The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Indiana Pacers in a matchup featuring two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Pelicans enter the game with a record of 5-21, having lost their last three games. In contrast, the Pacers have a record of 11-15 and are coming off a recent victory, marking a brief resurgence after a challenging stretch.
Key players for the Pelicans include Zion Williamson, who leads the team with an average of 22.7 points per game, while the Pacers’ Pascal Siakam tops his team with 19.8 points per game. Both teams are dealing with significant injuries, impacting their lineups as they look to improve their standings in the league.
New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers Game Information
Game Date: December 15, 2024
Game Time: 05:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, NBA League Pass Channel 1
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Indiana Pacers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 11-15
Conference Record: 8-12
Division Record: 2-2
Streak: 1 win
New Orleans Pelicans Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 5-21
Conference Record: 3-12
Division Record: 0-3
Streak: 3 loss
Stat Leaders
Indiana Pacers (11-15, #3 in division)
Points Leader: Pascal Siakam, 19.8 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Myles Turner, 7.04 RPG
Assists Leader: Tyrese Haliburton, 8.5 APG
Steals Leader: T.J. McConnell, 1.36 SPG
Blocks Leader: Myles Turner, 2 BPG
New Orleans Pelicans (5-21, #5 in division)
Points Leader: Zion Williamson, 22.7 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Yves Missi, 8.28 RPG
Assists Leader: Elfrid Payton, 6.9 APG
Steals Leader: Dejounte Murray, 2.11 SPG
Blocks Leader: Yves Missi, 1.24 BPG
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith – Ankle (Out) – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said on Tuesday (Dec. 10) that Nesmith is still weeks away from returning to game action, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.
Isaiah Jackson – Calf (Out For Season) – The Indiana Pacers announced C Isaiah Jackson has sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Friday’s (Nov. 1) game versus the Pelicans and will be out for the remainder of the season, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
James Wiseman – Calf (Out For Season) – Wiseman underwent successful surgery to repair a torn left Achilles on Thursday (Oct. 24), per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Ben Sheppard – Oblique (Out) – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said on Sunday (Nov. 24) that Sheppard will miss multiple weeks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
Brandon Ingram – Ankle (Out) – The Pelicans said on Sunday (Dec. 8) that Ingram has suffered a significant low left ankle sprain and is sidelined indefinitely, sources tell ESPN.
Zion Williamson – Hamstring (Out) – The Pelicans announced on Wednesday (Dec. 4) that Williamson is progressing well through his rehabilitation and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks.
Javonte Green – Ankle (Day To Day) – The Pelicans have listed Green as Questionable for Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Pacers.
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl – Illness (Out) – The Pelicans have listed Robinson-Earl as Out for Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Pacers.
Karlo Matkovic – Back (Out) – The Pelicans have listed as Out for Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Pacers.
Jose Alvarado – Hamstring (Out) – The Pelicans announced on Wednesday (Dec. 4) that Alvarado is progressing well in his rehab program and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks.
Jordan Hawkins – Back (Out) – The Pelicans have listed Hawkins as Out for Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Pacers.
Indiana Pacers Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 15, 2024 vs New Orleans Pelicans
December 19, 2024 at Phoenix Suns
December 22, 2024 at Sacramento Kings
December 23, 2024 at Golden State Warriors
December 26, 2024 vs Oklahoma City Thunder
December 27, 2024 at Boston Celtics
December 29, 2024 at Boston Celtics
December 31, 2024 vs Milwaukee Bucks
January 02, 2025 at Miami Heat
January 04, 2025 vs Phoenix Suns
New Orleans Pelicans Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 15, 2024 at Indiana Pacers
December 19, 2024 at Houston Rockets
December 21, 2024 vs New York Knicks
December 22, 2024 vs Denver Nuggets
December 26, 2024 vs Houston Rockets
December 27, 2024 vs Memphis Grizzlies
December 30, 2024 vs LA Clippers
January 01, 2025 at Miami Heat
January 03, 2025 vs Washington Wizards
January 05, 2025 at Washington Wizards
