Pacers and Pelicans Face Off in Battle of Injury-Depleted Teams

Indiana and New Orleans, both struggling with key absences, seek to regain momentum in tonight's matchup.

Both the Pacers (6-10) and Pelicans (4-13) are dealing with significant injuries to key players, including Zion Williamson, Aaron Nesmith, and Andrew Nembhard, who are all sidelined for the game.
Indiana is coming off a win against the Washington Wizards and looks to secure a second straight victory after a challenging stretch of losses.
Brandon Ingram leads the Pelicans with strong performances, averaging 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game, but will need more support from his teammates to compete effectively.
C.J. McCollum's status remains questionable as he works his way back from a month-long absence due to a right adductor strain, while Dejounte Murray is also doubtful for New Orleans.
The Pacers are favored to win at home, with ESPN's matchup predictor giving them a 73.4% chance of victory, though both teams' depth will be tested in this injury-heavy contest.