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Hornets vs Pacers final: the Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 133-109 on February 26, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 31 | 36 | 40 | 26 | 133 |
| Pacers | 34 | 12 | 36 | 27 | 109 |
Top Performers
Hornets
- 33 PTS Brandon Miller
- 11 REB Moussa Diabate
- 8 AST LaMelo Ball
Pacers
- 20 PTS Andrew Nembhard
- 6 REB Jarace Walker
- 7 AST Andrew Nembhard
Hornets vs Pacers Box Score
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa Diabate FC | 29 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +18 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 21 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7-12 | 3-8 | 3-3 | +24 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 31 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10-17 | 8-12 | 0-0 | +26 |
| Miles Bridges F | 23 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +23 |
| Brandon Miller F | 25 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11-19 | 6-11 | 5-6 | +14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Coby White G | 16 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-8 | 0-4 | 3-5 | +4 |
| Pat Connaughton G | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 1-1 | -3 |
| Josh Green G | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Grant Williams F | 22 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-5 | 3-4 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Tre Mann G | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 1-2 | -4 |
| Sion James G | 18 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +9 |
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard G | 29 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6-14 | 3-6 | 5-6 | -12 |
| Obi Toppin F | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Ben Sheppard G | 25 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-7 | 0-1 | 1-1 | -13 |
| Jay Huff C | 27 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-3 | 1-2 | -32 |
| Jarace Walker F | 31 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7-17 | 2-7 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kobe Brown F | 25 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Micah Potter F | 25 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6-11 | 5-7 | 2-2 | +1 |
| T.J. McConnell G | 16 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-1 | 1-2 | -10 |
| Kam Jones G | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Quenton Jackson G | 30 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-2 | 5-5 | -22 |
Hornets vs Pacers Recap
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers behind a second quarter they won 36-12. The win moved the Hornets to 29-31, while the Pacers fell to 15-45.
Indiana led 34-31 after the first quarter. Charlotte then outscored the Pacers by 24 points in the second and went to halftime ahead 67-46. The Hornets led 107-82 after three quarters, and the fourth was close to even. Charlotte made 22 of 46 three-pointers, while Indiana made 11 of 35.
Brandon Miller scored 33 points for the Hornets, while Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 20 points and 7 assists. Moussa Diabate added 11 rebounds, and LaMelo Ball had 8 assists. Charlotte shot 48 of 86 from the field and finished with 46 rebounds to Indiana's 37.
The number to know: 35 assists. Charlotte's passing produced 48 made field goals, seven more than Indiana's 41.
Team Stats
| Hornets | Stat | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| 48-86 | Field Goals | 41-87 |
| 55.8% | FG % | 47.1% |
| 22-46 | 3-Pointers | 11-35 |
| 47.8% | 3P % | 31.4% |
| 15-19 | Free Throws | 16-20 |
| 78.9% | FT % | 80.0% |
| 46 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 35 | Assists | 28 |
| 10 | Steals | 7 |
| 4 | Blocks | 3 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 19 | Fouls | 15 |
| 31 | Biggest Lead | 7 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hornets | 68.6% | 14.5% | 30.6% | 0.174 |
 Pacers | 53.4% | 11.1% | 25.5% | 0.184 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hornets vs Pacers Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, February 26, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games)
- Arena
- Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Hornets vs Pacers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hornets last 5
- W @ Bulls 131-99 Feb 24, 2026
- W @ Wizards 129-112 Feb 22, 2026
- L vs Cavaliers 113-118 Feb 20, 2026
- L vs Rockets 101-105 Feb 19, 2026
- W vs Hawks 110-107 Feb 11, 2026
Pacers last 5
- L vs 76ers 114-135 Feb 24, 2026
- L vs Mavericks 130-134 Feb 22, 2026
- L @ Wizards 118-131 Feb 20, 2026
- L @ Wizards 105-112 Feb 19, 2026
- W @ Nets 115-110 Feb 11, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 3, 2026 Pacers @ Hornets 108-129
- Jan 8, 2026 Pacers @ Hornets 114-112
- Nov 19, 2025 Hornets @ Pacers 118-127
More NBA Games on Feb 26, 2026
- Final
Miami Heat0-4117
Philadelphia 76ers3-1124Top: Adebayo 29 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2126
Brooklyn Nets0-3110Top: Champagnie 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0113
Orlando Magic1-2108Top: Durant 40 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-296
Atlanta Hawks2-2126Top: Kispert 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0121
Chicago Bulls1-3112Top: Grant 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3130
Dallas Mavericks2-2121Top: Marshall 36 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0110
Phoenix Suns1-2113Top: Dončić 41 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3129
Utah Jazz1-3118Top: Bey 42 PTSBox score › - FinalTop: Edwards 31 PTSBox score ›
That covers Hornets vs Pacers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28; Pacers host the 76ers Oct 28.
Hornets vs Pacers FAQs
Who won Hornets vs Pacers on Feb 26, 2026?
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 133-109 on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 33 points.
What are the Hornets and Pacers records?
After this game the Hornets were 29-31 and the Pacers were 15-45 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hornets vs Pacers?
Brandon Miller scored 33 for the Hornets. Andrew Nembhard scored 20 for the Pacers.
Who leads the Hornets vs Pacers season series?
The Pacers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Hornets vs Pacers game?
The Hornets beat the Pacers 129-108 on Apr 3, 2026 at home.
Where was Hornets vs Pacers played?
At Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the home arena of the Indiana Pacers.
What was the score by quarter in Hornets vs Pacers?
Hornets-Pacers: Q1 31-34, Q2 36-12, Q3 40-36, Q4 26-27.
What is next for the Hornets and Pacers?
Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Pacers host the 76ers on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.