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Hornets vs Pacers: Coach Charles Lee Postgame Media Availability
1 HOUR AGO • YOUTUBE
Knueppel Breaks Rookie Three-Point Record in Obi Toppin's Return The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Indiana Pacers 133-109, handing Indiana its fifth straight loss. After the Pacers got off to a solid firs...
2 HOURS AGO • SI.COM
Jarace Walker - Tallies 16 points in loss Walker closed with 16 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Thursday's 133-109 loss to Charlotte.
Impact Walker bounced back from a tough eight-point showing Tuesday against the Sixers. He's reached double figures in the scoring column in 14 of his last 15 games and continues to add solid contributions in steals and blocks.
2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Micah Potter - Adds 19 points from bench Potter had 19 points (6-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 26 minutes during Thursday's 133-109 loss to Charlotte.
Impact Potter picked up right where he left off after dropping a career-best 23 points Tuesday against Philly. He caught fire from downtown, where he tacked on 15 of his 19 points on the night. Potter wouldn't be found slacking on the defensive end, as he led Indiana with a pair of swipes. The Wisconsin product has logged 20-plus minutes in eight straight games and has a chance to remain relevant in the rotation even after Pascal Siakam (wrist) is cleared to return.
2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
HORNETS at PACERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 26, 2026
3 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Knueppel breaks rookie 3-point season record in Hornets' romp over Pacers

Kon Knueppel broke the NBA rookie 3-point season record and scored 28 points, Brandon Miller had 33 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 133-109 on Thursday nig...
3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press
Kon Knueppel Makes History, Sets NBA Rookie Three-Point Record in Hornets Romp Over Pacers Charlotte Hornets' rookie Kon Knueppel wears the rookie three-point shooting crown.
4 HOURS AGO • SI.COM
Pacers have painfully obvious silver lining amid their lost season This season has been a disappointing one for the Indiana Pacers, but they at least have one clear silver lining they can be happy about.
5 HOURS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM
Kam Jones - Headed to bench Jones will come off the bench for Thursday's game versus the Hornets, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Impact Obi Toppin (foot) is back and starting, which will result in Jones shifting back to a reserve role for the Pacers. As a member of the second unit this season, Jones has scored 2.1 points per game on 43.6 percent shooting.
6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Obi Toppin - Entering starting five Toppin will start Thursday's game against Charlotte, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Impact Toppin will draw the start in his first action since Oct. 26. It's not quite clear how much he'll play while on a minutes limit, so there should still be plenty of opportunities off the bench for Kobe Brown and Micah Potter.
6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Pascal Siakam - Out Thursday Siakam (wrist) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Tyler Smith of IndySportsLegends.com reports.
Impact Siakam entered the day listed as doubtful due to a left wrist sprain and has since been downgraded to out. Obi Toppin (foot) has been cleared to return Thursday but will be on a minutes limit, presumably leaving Kobe Brown, Ben Sheppard and Micah Potter to pick up additional minutes in the frontcourt.
7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Nembhard - Will play Thursday Nembhard (back) will play in Thursday's game against the Hornets, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Nembhard is shedding a questionable designation Thursday, and he should be able to handle his usual workload. Across his last six appearances, the fourth-year guard has averaged 17.7 points, 6.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.5 three-pointers in 29.6 minutes per game.
7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Obi Toppin - Set for return Toppin (foot) is available to play and will be on a minutes restriction for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports.
Impact Toppin will play in his first game since Oct. 26 after gaining clearance to take the court Thursday night. Coach Rick Carlisle stated before the game that Toppin will be on a minutes limit Thursday and likely for the remainder of the season to ensure his health. The forward averaged 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals over his first three games of the campaign before going down with a right foot stress reaction that needed to be addressed by undergoing surgery.
7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Pacers' uninspiring offseason decision is quietly reshaping their future The Indiana Pacers made a uninspiring offseason decision that is making a positive impact on the team months later.
7 HOURS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM
Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions The Charlotte Hornets visit the Indiana Pacers Thursday for a 7 p.m. ET tip from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
10 HOURS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM
Pacers will need major lottery luck to answer pressing question The Indiana Pacers have a very important question they need to find the answer to, but they will need a lot of luck to make it happen.
13 HOURS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM
Bill Simmons just floated an AJ Dybantsa-Pacers scenario rivals can't ignore The Indiana Pacers might have a chance to draft AJ Dybantsa this year and add a whole new dynamic to their team.
16 HOURS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM
Pacers are finally getting the memo (even if the NBA isn't happy about it) The Indiana Pacers are figuring out what's best for them and their plans, even though the NBA might not be too happy about it.
18 HOURS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM
Top Player Prop Bets for Hornets vs. Pacers on February 26, 2026 Bookmakers have listed player props for Kon Knueppel and others when the Charlotte Hornets visit the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse...
19 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Jarace Walker is becoming exactly what the Pacers needed The Indiana Pacers are finally seeing the Jarace Walker experiment work out, and they could not be happier about it.
1 DAY AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM
Hornets vs. Pacers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Thursday, February 26, 2026 The Indiana Pacers (15-44) are big, 13.5-point underdogs as they look to break a four-game losing streak when they host the Charlotte Hornet...
1 DAY AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Deadspin | Hornets buzzing, Pacers plummeting in NBA standings Deadspin | Hornets buzzing, Pacers plummeting in NBA standings
1 DAY AGO • DEADSPIN.COM
Micah Potter is quietly forcing the Pacers into a conversation they can't ignore Micah Potter seems to be forcing the Indiana Pacers into a conversation following his latest stretch of performances.
1 DAY AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM
Obi Toppin - Could return Thursday Toppin (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Impact The news comes as somewhat of a surprise, given that head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters Feb. 17 that it would be "a while" before Toppin returns to game action, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. It appears as though Toppin is progressing nicely from a procedure he underwent in late October for a right foot stress reaction and has a chance to return Thursday in what would be his first regular-season game since Oct. 26 against the Timberwolves. He averaged 27.3 minutes per game across three regular-season appearances, but he would likely operate under a minutes restriction once he's cleared to return to NBA action.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Nembhard - Questionable for Thursday Nembhard (back) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Hornets.
Impact Nembhard has been dealing with this back issue for months, but he's powered through it the past three games. We'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround, so managers can expect to get another update closer to Thursday's tip.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
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