NBA · Final

Hornets Defeat Pacers in Dominant Fashion

133

109

Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Charlotte Hornets 133, Indiana Pacers 109, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers?

Charlotte Hornets beat Indiana Pacers 133-109 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 26, 2026.

Who was favored in Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers?

Charlotte Hornets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -675 (about 87% implied). The favorite won.

The Charlotte Hornets secured a decisive victory over the Indiana Pacers, winning 133-109 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This game highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with the Hornets continuing their upward trend while the Pacers struggled to find their footing. The win improved Charlotte's record to 30-31, while Indiana fell to 15-46.

The Hornets have been in solid form lately, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They have averaged 113.6 points per game while allowing only 107.0 points during this stretch, showcasing their defensive capabilities. In contrast, the Pacers have struggled significantly, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games and a four-game losing streak. Indiana has averaged 115.8 points but has allowed a concerning 123.2 points per game, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.

At home, the Pacers have struggled, holding a record of 0-4 in their last four home games. Their overall home performance has been poor, contributing to their disappointing season. Meanwhile, the Hornets have performed well on the road, with a 4-0 record in their last four away games, demonstrating their ability to compete outside of their home venue.

This matchup was notable not only for the teams' current form but also for their historical context. The Hornets now lead the season series 3-1 against the Pacers, having previously met on several occasions this season. Their most recent encounter before this game was on January 9, 2026, where the Hornets narrowly edged out the Pacers with a score of 114-112.

In terms of injuries, the Pacers faced challenges with key players. Tyrese Haliburton was listed as day-to-day due to an Achilles issue, while Johnny Furphy was out with a knee injury. The Hornets also had concerns, with Brandon Miller and PJ Hall both listed as day-to-day, dealing with shoulder and ankle injuries, respectively. The status of these players could have influenced the dynamics of the game.

The betting market reflected the Hornets' strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at 12.5 points in favor of Charlotte. The total for the game was set at 229.5 points, with odds of -108.0 for the over and -112.0 for the under. The moneyline reflected a significant disparity, with the Hornets at -675 and the Pacers at +490, indicating the expected outcome based on their recent performances.

Conditions during the game were typical for a late February evening, with no significant weather factors impacting play. Fans were treated to a display of offensive prowess from the Hornets, who consistently found ways to score and maintain their lead throughout the game.

As the game progressed, viewers witnessed several key scoring plays, including a 25-foot three-pointer from Tre Mann and a driving layup by Kobe Brown, both contributing to the Hornets' commanding lead in the fourth quarter. The Pacers, despite their struggles, showed flashes of potential but ultimately could not keep pace with Charlotte's offensive output.

Overall, the game served as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the Pacers as they continue to seek improvement, while the Hornets look to build on their recent success and push for a stronger position in the playoff race.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CHA -12.5	229.5 o -108 / u -112	Charlotte Hornets -675 · Indiana Pacers +490

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Injury report

Tyrese HaliburtonDay-To-DayAchillesIndiana Pacers
Johnny FurphyOutKneeIndiana Pacers
Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets

Leaders

PointsAndrew Nembhard20Indiana Pacers
AssistsAndrew Nembhard7Indiana Pacers
ReboundsJarace Walker6Indiana Pacers
PointsBrandon Miller33Charlotte Hornets
AssistsLaMelo Ball8Charlotte Hornets
ReboundsMoussa Diabate11Charlotte Hornets

Recent form

Indiana Pacers

Last 10: 2-8Streak L4115.8 scored · 123.2 allowed per game0-4 at home

L114-135vs Philadelphia 76ersFeb 25
L130-134vs Dallas MavericksFeb 22
L118-131at Washington WizardsFeb 21
L105-112at Washington WizardsFeb 20
W115-110at Brooklyn NetsFeb 12
W137-134at New York KnicksFeb 11
L104-122at Toronto RaptorsFeb 8
L99-105at Milwaukee BucksFeb 7
L122-131vs Utah JazzFeb 4
L114-118vs Houston RocketsFeb 3

Charlotte Hornets

Last 10: 7-3Streak W2113.6 scored · 107 allowed per game4-0 away

W131-99at Chicago BullsFeb 25
W129-112at Washington WizardsFeb 22
L113-118vs Cleveland CavaliersFeb 21
L101-105vs Houston RocketsFeb 20
W110-107vs Atlanta HawksFeb 12
L104-110vs Detroit PistonsFeb 10
W126-119at Atlanta HawksFeb 8
W109-99at Houston RocketsFeb 6
W102-95vs New Orleans PelicansFeb 2
W111-106vs San Antonio SpursJan 31

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Charlotte Hornets	Indiana Pacers
Field goals	48-86	41-87
Field goal %	56	47
Three-pointers	22-46	11-35
Three-point %	48	31
Free throws	15-19	16-20
Free throw %	79	80
Rebounds	46	37
Offensive rebounds	11	12
Defensive rebounds	35	25
Assists	35	28
Steals	10	7
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	16	12
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	19
Fast-break points	12	13
Points in the paint	50	58
Fouls	19	15
Largest lead	31	7
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	77	18

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter97-72Coby White makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter97-73Quenton Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter97-74Quenton Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter99-74Coby White makes driving layup (Miles Bridges assists)
3rd Quarter100-74Coby White makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter100-76Quenton Jackson makes running layup
3rd Quarter100-77Quenton Jackson makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter103-77Kon Knueppel makes 26-foot three pointer (Sion James assists)
3rd Quarter103-79T.J. McConnell makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter105-79Coby White makes driving layup
3rd Quarter105-82Micah Potter makes 23-foot three point jumper (T.J. McConnell assists)
3rd Quarter107-82Kon Knueppel makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot (Coby White assists)
4th Quarter107-83T.J. McConnell makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter110-83Kon Knueppel makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter113-83Grant Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sion James assists)
4th Quarter113-85Jarace Walker makes driving layup (Ben Sheppard assists)
4th Quarter115-85Moussa Diabate makes layup (Kon Knueppel assists)
4th Quarter115-87T.J. McConnell makes driving layup
4th Quarter118-87Kon Knueppel makes 24-foot three point jumper (Moussa Diabate assists)
4th Quarter118-89Ben Sheppard makes two point shot
4th Quarter119-89Sion James makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter120-89Sion James makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter120-92Andrew Nembhard makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot (Jay Huff assists)
4th Quarter120-93Andrew Nembhard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter122-93Moussa Diabate makes 1-foot driving dunk (Pat Connaughton assists)
4th Quarter122-96Andrew Nembhard makes 28-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter122-98Ben Sheppard makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter122-100Jay Huff makes two point shot
4th Quarter124-100Kon Knueppel makes 2-foot reverse layup (Grant Williams assists)
4th Quarter124-101Jay Huff makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter125-101Tre Mann makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter125-103Andrew Nembhard makes 4-foot two point shot (Kam Jones assists)
4th Quarter128-103Tre Mann makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kon Knueppel assists)
4th Quarter128-105Kobe Brown makes driving layup (Kam Jones assists)
4th Quarter128-107Quenton Jackson makes running layup (Kobe Brown assists)
4th Quarter130-107Pat Connaughton makes 2-foot two point shot (Tre Mann assists)
4th Quarter131-107Pat Connaughton makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter131-108Micah Potter makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter131-109Micah Potter makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter133-109Pat Connaughton makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot (Tre Mann assists)