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Huff's Career-Night Lifts Pacers Over Pelicans
17 Jan
Summary
- Jay Huff scored a career-best 29 points with nine rebounds.
- Pascal Siakam contributed 27 points, with 20 in the first half.
- Indiana Pacers won for the fourth time in five games.
Center Jay Huff delivered a career-best performance with 29 points and nine rebounds, spearheading the Indiana Pacers to a 127-119 win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. The 7-foot-1 center's exceptional shooting, including 13 of 17 from the field, propelled the Pacers to their fourth win in five contests. Pascal Siakam added 27 points, with a significant 20 scored in the first half, showcasing the team's offensive prowess.
The Pacers established control early, securing a 73-66 lead by halftime, which marked their highest-scoring first half of the season. Andrew Nembhard also recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Aaron Nesmith and Quenton Jackson chipped in 12 points each. This victory concluded a successful 3-1 homestand for Indiana.
Despite a strong offensive effort from the Pelicans, led by Zion Williamson's 27 points and Trey Murphy III's 22, they couldn't overcome the Pacers' consistent scoring. The Pelicans, who now have a 3-16 record in road games, are set to face the Houston Rockets next, while the Pacers begin a five-game trip against the Detroit Pistons.
