Hornets110
Celtics134
Mavericks113
Heat109
Suns114
Thunder125
Bucks110
Hawks110
Grizzlies110
Jazz105
Warriors134
Nuggets114New Orleans Pelicans @ Indiana Pacers: Jan 16, 2026
Pelicans vs Pacers final: the Indiana Pacers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 127-119 on January 16, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 33 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 119 |
| Pacers | 31 | 42 | 29 | 25 | 127 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 27 PTS Zion Williamson
- 12 REB Derik Queen
- 7 AST Zion Williamson
Pacers
- 29 PTS Jay Huff
- 9 REB Jay Huff
- 10 AST Andrew Nembhard
Pelicans vs Pacers Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Fears G | 31 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-9 | 2-4 | 4-4 | +8 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 37 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7-21 | 5-14 | 3-4 | +1 |
| Zion Williamson F | 33 | 27 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10-12 | 0-0 | 7-10 | +3 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 31 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-10 | 2-3 | 6-8 | 0 |
| Derik Queen C | 28 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-11 | 0-0 | 4-4 | -2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bryce McGowens GF | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Jordan Poole G | 16 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 3-4 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Yves Missi C | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -11 |
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard G | 33 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7-13 | 2-6 | 3-3 | +9 |
| Aaron Nesmith GF | 33 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-13 | 2-8 | 0-1 | -4 |
| Johnny Furphy G | 28 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-8 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Pascal Siakam F | 33 | 27 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11-22 | 4-8 | 1-2 | +11 |
| Jay Huff C | 29 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13-17 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jarace Walker F | 21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Tony Bradley CF | 18 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -5 |
| Ben Sheppard G | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Quenton Jackson G | 11 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-7 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +8 |
| T.J. McConnell G | 15 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
Pelicans vs Pacers Recap
Jay Huff led the Pacers with 29 points and 9 rebounds. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 27 points and 7 assists.
The Pacers did the damage in the 2nd quarter, winning that period by 9.
After the game, the Pelicans are 10-34 and the Pacers are 10-32.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| 41-82 | Field Goals | 52-101 |
| 50.0% | FG % | 51.5% |
| 13-31 | 3-Pointers | 15-43 |
| 41.9% | 3P % | 34.9% |
| 24-30 | Free Throws | 8-12 |
| 80.0% | FT % | 66.7% |
| 42 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 8 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 22 | Assists | 37 |
| 4 | Steals | 5 |
| 4 | Blocks | 7 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 7 |
| 16 | Fouls | 22 |
| 5 | Biggest Lead | 16 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 57.9% | 7.8% | 21.1% | 0.293 |
 Pacers | 58.9% | 6.2% | 27.7% | 0.079 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Pacers Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, January 16, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games)
- Arena
- Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pelicans vs Pacers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
- W vs Nets 116-113 Jan 14, 2026
- L vs Nuggets 116-122 Jan 13, 2026
- L @ Magic 118-128 Jan 11, 2026
- W @ Wizards 128-107 Jan 9, 2026
- L @ Hawks 100-117 Jan 7, 2026
Pacers last 5
- L vs Raptors 101-115 Jan 14, 2026
- W vs Celtics 98-96 Jan 12, 2026
- W vs Heat 123-99 Jan 10, 2026
- W @ Hornets 114-112 Jan 8, 2026
- L vs Cavaliers 116-120 Jan 6, 2026
Previous meetings
- Oct 21, 2026 Pacers @ Pelicans 123-120
- Dec 20, 2025 Pacers @ Pelicans 109-128
More NBA Games on Jan 16, 2026
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1117
Philadelphia 76ers3-1115Top: Tyson 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-3109
Brooklyn Nets0-3112Top: Jr. 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2121
Toronto Raptors2-1117Top: Harden 31 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1105
Houston Rockets4-0110Top: Durant 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2115
Sacramento Kings0-3128Top: Westbrook 26 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Pacers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Pacers host the 76ers Oct 28.
Pelicans vs Pacers FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Pacers on Jan 16, 2026?
The Indiana Pacers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 127-119 on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Jay Huff led the Pacers with 29 points.
What are the Pelicans and Pacers records?
After this game the Pelicans were 10-34 and the Pacers were 10-32 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Pacers?
Zion Williamson scored 27 for the Pelicans. Jay Huff scored 29 for the Pacers.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Pacers season series?
The Pelicans lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Pacers game?
The Pacers beat the Pelicans 123-120 on Oct 21, 2026 on the road.
Where was Pelicans vs Pacers played?
At Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the home arena of the Indiana Pacers.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Pacers?
Pelicans-Pacers: Q1 33-31, Q2 33-42, Q3 27-29, Q4 26-25.
What is next for the Pelicans and Pacers?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Pacers host the 76ers on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.