Overview

• 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.