Pacers secure playoff spot with 119-105 win over Hornets

In a decisive 119-105 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers with 22 points and 10 assists, marking his 14th career game with those stats and no turnovers, a record previously held by Chris Paul. The Pacers, now 45-31, solidified their fourth position in the Eastern Conference and have won eight of their last ten games, having already clinched a playoff spot. Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner contributed significantly with 16 and 15 points respectively, while Pascal Siakam also added 15 points on his birthday. Charlotte struggled with 18 turnovers that led to 29 points for Indiana, despite Miles Bridges leading the Hornets with 18 points. The game saw the Pacers establish an early lead with strong three-point shooting and maintain control despite a brief Charlotte comeback attempt. Indiana is now poised for a favorable playoff position, aiming for a top-six seed as the regular season winds down.