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Pacers vs Pelicans final: the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Indiana Pacers 128-109 on December 20, 2025 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 27 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 109 |
| Pelicans | 44 | 20 | 34 | 30 | 128 |
Top Performers
Pacers
- 22 PTS Pascal Siakam
- 6 REB Jay Huff
- 8 AST T.J. McConnell
Pelicans
- 29 PTS Zion Williamson
- 10 REB Derik Queen
- 6 AST Jordan Poole
Pacers vs Pelicans Box Score
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Huff C | 21 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-8 | 0-4 | 3-3 | -20 |
| Bennedict Mathurin G | 26 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2-9 | 0-5 | 0-0 | -32 |
| Quenton Jackson G | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-2 | -7 |
| Andrew Nembhard G | 27 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-11 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -29 |
| Pascal Siakam F | 30 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6-14 | 2-7 | 8-11 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Garrison Mathews G | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 1-2 | -8 |
| Johnny Furphy G | 23 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-10 | 1-3 | 3-3 | +12 |
| Isaiah Jackson F | 11 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 2-4 | -14 |
| Jarace Walker F | 20 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-11 | 1-8 | 2-3 | -11 |
| Ethan Thompson G | 18 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-5 | 0-0 | +1 |
| T.J. McConnell G | 17 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8-10 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +6 |
| James Wiseman C | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +15 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Jones F | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +16 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 22 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 1-2 | -9 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 27 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-14 | 1-4 | 5-5 | +14 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 32 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-8 | 2-5 | 5-5 | +27 |
| Derik Queen C | 27 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8-8 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +22 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 19 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Micah Peavy G | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Zion Williamson F | 23 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9-14 | 0-0 | 11-13 | +6 |
| Jordan Poole G | 31 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4-10 | 1-7 | 7-9 | +20 |
| Yves Missi C | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +11 |
Pacers vs Pelicans Recap
The Pelicans beat the Pacers behind a 44-27 first quarter. New Orleans moved to 7-22, while Indiana fell to 6-22.
Quarter scores settled it early. Indiana won the second quarter 22-20 and the fourth finished 30-30, so the first quarter was the gap. The Pelicans led 64-49 at halftime and 98-79 after three. They made 45 of 85 shots, while Indiana shot 40 of 94.
Zion Williamson scored 29 for New Orleans, and Derik Queen added 10 rebounds. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 22 points, and T.J. McConnell had 8 assists. The Pelicans went 29 of 34 at the free throw line, against 21 of 30 for the Pacers.
The number to know: 8 of 42. That is how Indiana shot from three, and it left the Pacers little chance to cut into the lead.
Team Stats
| Pacers | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 40-94 | Field Goals | 45-85 |
| 42.6% | FG % | 52.9% |
| 8-42 | 3-Pointers | 9-27 |
| 19.0% | 3P % | 33.3% |
| 21-30 | Free Throws | 29-34 |
| 70.0% | FT % | 85.3% |
| 42 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 6 |
| 28 | Assists | 25 |
| 7 | Steals | 6 |
| 4 | Blocks | 2 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 26 | Fouls | 25 |
| 1 | Biggest Lead | 23 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pacers | 46.8% | 11.6% | 20.4% | 0.223 |
 Pelicans | 58.2% | 13.8% | 16.2% | 0.341 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pacers vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, December 20, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games) · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pacers vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pacers last 5
- L vs Knicks 113-114 Dec 18, 2025
- L vs Wizards 89-108 Dec 14, 2025
- L @ 76ers 105-115 Dec 12, 2025
- W vs Kings 116-105 Dec 8, 2025
- W @ Bulls 120-105 Dec 5, 2025
Pelicans last 5
- W vs Rockets 133-128 Dec 18, 2025
- W @ Bulls 114-104 Dec 14, 2025
- W vs Trail Blazers 143-120 Dec 11, 2025
- L vs Spurs 132-135 Dec 8, 2025
- L @ Nets 101-119 Dec 6, 2025
Previous meetings
- Oct 21, 2026 Pacers @ Pelicans 123-120
- Jan 16, 2026 Pelicans @ Pacers 119-127
More NBA Games on Dec 20, 2025
- Final
Houston Rockets4-0115
Denver Nuggets1-2101Top: Durant 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics2-1112
Toronto Raptors2-196Top: Pritchard 33 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2114
Philadelphia 76ers3-1121Top: Maxey 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-186
Detroit Pistons3-0112Top: Cunningham 22 PTS, 10 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2130
Memphis Grizzlies4-0122Top: Aldama 37 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2116
Golden State Warriors1-3119Top: Booker 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2128
Utah Jazz1-3127Top: Bane 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-393Top: Avdija 24 PTS, 11 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-088
Los Angeles Clippers1-2103Top: James 36 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pacers vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pacers host the 76ers Oct 28; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Pacers vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Pacers vs Pelicans on Dec 20, 2025?
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Indiana Pacers 128-109 on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 29 points.
What are the Pacers and Pelicans records?
After this game the Pacers were 6-22 and the Pelicans were 7-22 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pacers vs Pelicans?
Pascal Siakam scored 22 for the Pacers. Zion Williamson scored 29 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Pacers vs Pelicans season series?
The Pacers lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Pacers vs Pelicans game?
The Pacers beat the Pelicans 123-120 on Oct 21, 2026 on the road.
Where was Pacers vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Pacers vs Pelicans?
Pacers-Pelicans: Q1 27-44, Q2 22-20, Q3 30-34, Q4 30-30.
What is next for the Pacers and Pelicans?
Pacers host the 76ers on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.