Lakers132
Nets109
Raptors85
Magic104
Knicks94
Clippers101
Thunder108
Pistons74
76ers64
Grizzlies19
Kings21Indiana Pacers @ Charlotte Hornets: Jan 8, 2026
Pacers vs Hornets final: the Indiana Pacers beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-112 on January 8, 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 33 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 114 |
| Hornets | 30 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 112 |
Top Performers
Pacers
- 30 PTS Pascal Siakam
- 14 REB Pascal Siakam
- 8 AST T.J. McConnell
Hornets
- 33 PTS LaMelo Ball
- 8 REB Kon Knueppel
- 8 AST LaMelo Ball
Pacers vs Hornets Box Score
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Huff C | 24 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Pascal Siakam F | 35 | 30 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12-23 | 3-4 | 3-3 | +7 |
| Aaron Nesmith GF | 35 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5-12 | 3-7 | 3-3 | +17 |
| Johnny Furphy G | 26 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 4-4 | +5 |
| Quenton Jackson G | 17 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Ben Sheppard G | 26 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 2-3 | -16 |
| Micah Potter F | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Kam Jones G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jarace Walker F | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-5 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Ethan Thompson G | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 3-3 | -2 |
| T.J. McConnell G | 27 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10-17 | 1-3 | 2-2 | +10 |
| Tony Bradley CF | 15 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 | +7 |
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa Diabate FC | 35 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 6-8 | -3 |
| Collin Sexton G | 17 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5-9 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -22 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 29 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-12 | 2-6 | 6-6 | -14 |
| Miles Bridges F | 36 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-13 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 0 |
| Brandon Miller F | 19 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2-8 | 1-5 | 1-2 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| LaMelo Ball G | 26 | 33 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12-24 | 7-15 | 2-2 | +19 |
| Tidjane Salaun F | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-3 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Sion James G | 22 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 1-2 | +3 |
| PJ Hall F | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Liam McNeeley F | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Josh Green G | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +8 |
Pacers vs Hornets Recap
Indiana beat Charlotte 114-112 on Pascal Siakam's 30-point, 14-rebound performance and clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch. The Pacers improved to 7-31 while the Hornets fell to 13-25.
The Pacers led by 3 after one quarter and held a 2-point halftime advantage at 60-58. Indiana stretched the lead to 3 after three quarters before Charlotte closed within 2 in the final period. The Pacers made 20 of 21 free throws, compared to Charlotte's 18 of 24.
Siakam dominated for Indiana across the board. LaMelo Ball countered with 33 points and 8 assists for Charlotte, while Kon Knueppel grabbed 8 rebounds off the bench. The Hornets committed just 16 turnovers to Indiana's 19, but couldn't overcome the free-throw gap.
The number to know: 12 of 27 from three-point range for the Pacers. That shooting efficiency proved decisive in a 2-point game.
Team Stats
| Pacers | Stat | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| 41-82 | Field Goals | 39-86 |
| 50.0% | FG % | 45.3% |
| 12-27 | 3-Pointers | 16-44 |
| 44.4% | 3P % | 36.4% |
| 20-21 | Free Throws | 18-24 |
| 95.2% | FT % | 75.0% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 35 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 25 | Assists | 29 |
| 9 | Steals | 8 |
| 6 | Blocks | 3 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 27 | Fouls | 22 |
| 12 | Biggest Lead | 4 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pacers | 57.3% | 17.2% | 27.0% | 0.244 |
 Hornets | 54.7% | 14.2% | 20.5% | 0.209 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pacers vs Hornets Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, January 8, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games) · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
- Arena
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pacers vs Hornets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pacers last 5
- L vs Cavaliers 116-120 Jan 6, 2026
- L @ Magic 127-135 Jan 4, 2026
- L vs Spurs 113-123 Jan 2, 2026
- L vs Magic 110-112 Dec 31, 2025
- L @ Rockets 119-126 Dec 29, 2025
Hornets last 5
- L vs Raptors 96-97 Jan 7, 2026
- W @ Thunder 124-97 Jan 5, 2026
- W @ Bulls 112-99 Jan 3, 2026
- L @ Bucks 121-122 Jan 2, 2026
- L vs Warriors 125-132 Dec 31, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 3, 2026 Pacers @ Hornets 108-129
- Feb 26, 2026 Hornets @ Pacers 133-109
- Nov 19, 2025 Hornets @ Pacers 118-127
More NBA Games on Jan 8, 2026
- Postponed
Miami Heat0-3 - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1122
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0131Top: Mitchell 30 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2114
Utah Jazz1-2116Top: Markkanen 33 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pacers vs Hornets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pacers visit the Bucks Oct 26; Hornets host the Wizards Oct 26.
Pacers vs Hornets FAQs
Who won Pacers vs Hornets on Jan 8, 2026?
The Indiana Pacers beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-112 on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 30 points.
What are the Pacers and Hornets records?
After this game the Pacers were 7-31 and the Hornets were 13-25 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pacers vs Hornets?
Pascal Siakam scored 30 for the Pacers. LaMelo Ball scored 33 for the Hornets.
Who leads the Pacers vs Hornets season series?
The Hornets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Pacers vs Hornets game?
The Hornets beat the Pacers 129-108 on Apr 3, 2026 at home.
Where was Pacers vs Hornets played?
At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.
What was the score by quarter in Pacers vs Hornets?
Pacers-Hornets: Q1 33-30, Q2 27-28, Q3 30-29, Q4 24-25.
What is next for the Pacers and Hornets?
Pacers visit the Bucks on Monday, October 26 at 8:00 PM ET; Hornets host the Wizards on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.