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11/19 20:50 CST Bennedict Mathurin sparks Pacers to second victory, 127-118
over Hornets
Bennedict Mathurin sparks Pacers to second victory, 127-118 over Hornets
By PHILLIP B. WILSON
Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) --- Bennedict Mathurin scored 24 points and grabbed 12
rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers snapped an eight-game losing streak with a
127-118 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.
The Pacers, off to their worst start in franchise history with 12 losses in 13
previous games, pulled away in the second quarter as Mathurin scored nine of
his team's last 11 points for a 70-54 halftime lead. Indiana has been without
as many as seven players due to injuries, including Mathurin, who returned
Monday after missing 10 games with a toe injury.
Pascal Siakam scored 22 points and backup center Jay Huff scored 20 as the
Pacers had six players in double digits.
Indiana hit 16 of 38 from beyond the arc while the Hornets were 13 of 45.
Rookie guard Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 28 points, including five 3s.
Miles Bridges scored 25.
The Hornets (4-11) are 1-7 on the road.
Up next
The Hornets host the L.A. Clippers on Saturday.
The Pacers visit Cleveland on Friday.
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