Miles Bridges and Pascal Siakam are two players to watch when the Charlotte Hornets (13-24) and Indiana Pacers (6-31) play at Spectrum Center on Thursday. The opening tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
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Hornets vs. Pacers: Jan. 8 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSIN, FDSSE, and WAXN
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
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Hornets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.6% | 24 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.3% | 24 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.9 | 11 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.5 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.9 | 22 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.2 | 27 |
Pacers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.1% | 30 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.6% | 26 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 42.5 | 24 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 47.5 | 28 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.4 | 5 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 18 |
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Hornets vs. Pacers Top Players
Hornets
- Bridges has put up 19.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists for the Hornets.
- LaMelo Ball adds 19.5 points, 7.9 assists and 5.1 rebounds a game, and Moussa Diabate contributes with 7.9 points, 1.4 assists and 8.3 rebounds per outing.
- Kon Knueppel is the top active three-point shooter for the Hornets, knocking down 3.6 per game.
- Ball records 1.2 steals per game. Diabate collects 0.9 blocks a game.
Pacers
- Siakam is at the top of the Pacers scoring and rebounding leaderboards with 23.7 points per game and 6.6 rebounds per game to go with 3.8 assists per contest this season.
- The Pacers have gotten 17.2 points, seven assists and 2.4 rebounds out of Andrew Nembhard this season.
- Siakam hits 1.7 threes per game.
- The Pacers' defensive efforts get a lift from Siakam's 1.3 steals and Jay Huff's 2.2 blocks per game.
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Hornets vs. Pacers Injury Report
Hornets
Hornets:
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin),
Ryan Kalkbrenner: Out (Elbow),
LaMelo Ball: Probable (Ankle),
Tidjane Salaun: Probable (Ankle),
Brandon Miller: Probable (Knee),
Grant Williams: Out (Acl)
Pacers
Pacers:
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Thumb),
Andrew Nembhard: Questionable (Back),
Obi Toppin: Out (Foot),
Isaiah Jackson: Out (Concussion)
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Warriors | L 132-125 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Bucks | L 122-121 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Bulls | W 112-99 | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Thunder | W 124-97 | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Raptors | L 97-96 | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Pacers | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Jazz | - | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Clippers | - | Away |
| 1/15/2026 | Lakers | - | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Warriors | - | Away |
| 1/18/2026 | Nuggets | - | Away |
Pacers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Rockets | L 126-119 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Magic | L 112-110 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Spurs | L 123-113 | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Magic | L 135-127 | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Cavaliers | L 120-116 | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Hornets | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Heat | - | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Celtics | - | Home |
| 1/14/2026 | Raptors | - | Home |
| 1/16/2026 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Pistons | - | Away |
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