Hornets Snap Three-Game Losing Streak with 125-124 Win over Pacers Despite Haliburton's Career-High 43 Points
Career-high scores from Mark Williams and Tyrese Haliburton lead to a nail-biter as Hornets snag victory despite Rozier's exit due to injury and Haliburton's 25-point third-quarter burst.
- Mark Williams led the Hornets' scoring with a career-high 27 points, contributing to a victory that ended a three-game losing streak for Charlotte.
- Tyrese Haliburton had a standout performance with a career-high 43 points and 12 assists for the Pacers, including scoring 25 points in the third quarter alone.
- Despite Rozier's exit due to a groin injury, the Hornets withstood a strong performance from the Pacers, responding with a 19-7 run to take the lead late in the game.
- An unsuccessful three-point play attempt by Pacers' guard Buddy Hield failed to tie the score, contributing to the Hornets' narrow victory of 125-124.
- LaMelo Ball made his presence felt by recording 11 points and 11 assists, including a crucial intervention that disrupted Haliburton's final possession, thereby sealing the game for the Hornets.