Indiana Pacers vs Brooklyn Nets, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers struggled before the all-star weekend, losing 2 and winning 1 game, that too in overtime against the last-seeded Washington Wizards. After recording their best performance in January, going on a 10-2 run, February has been decent for the Indianapolis team, where they recorded 7-5. Post All-Star break the team has an 8-6 record. Although being quite inconsistent lately, they currently sit in 4th place in the Eastern Conference with a 38-29 record. Milwaukee Bucks sit at the 5th seed with a 0.5-game differential between the two teams. In their Central Division, the Indiana Pacers are ranked 2nd behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Offensively, the Pacers are averaging 116.6 points per game, which is above average placing them 7th in this regard overall. However, their defensive performance has struggled, ranking low in defensive ratings with an average of 115.5 points allowed per game (19th overall). With Tyrese Haliburton as their point guard, the team is bound to provide a lot of assists. They provide 29.2 assists a game which ranks them 3rd. Rebounding the ball has been a real problem for the Pacers team, as the team currently rebounds 41 rebounds a game and ranks in the bottom five in this regard(29th). Indiana is known for its fast-paced, high-tempo style of basketball, particularly during fast breaks following defensive stops. 

After a slow start to the 2024-2025 season, Tyrese Haliburton is finally getting back to his groove and has been a key player in their offensive efforts, contributing significantly through both passing and scoring to drive their attack. He is averaging 18.5 points and provides 9 assists a game. Additionally, Pascal Siakam acquired from the Toronto Raptors last season, leads the team with 20.9 points per game and was the only Pacer selected for the all-star game. Myles Turner has been valuable with his ability to score in the paint and shoot from long range. He averages 15.5 points and 1.8 blocks per game. Benedict Mathurin, the Pacers' shooting guard, has been instrumental in the team’s offensive success and bears significant responsibility for keeping the campaign on track. He averages 16 points per game.

Isaiah Jackson is the only player currently sidelined due to injury for the Indiana Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Aaron Nesmith are questionable for the game against the Mavericks. The starting lineup for the Pacers includes Tyrese Haliburton as the point guard, Andrew Nembhard as the shooting guard, Benedict Mathurin as the small forward, Pascal Siakam as the power forward, and Myles Turner as the center. TJ McConnell and Obi Toppin will be named the likely starters if the players are deemed unfit.

Brooklyn Nets

Post the All-Star break, the Brooklyn Nets have managed to win just 3 games of the 15 games played. When writing, the Brooklyn Nets hold a 23-46 record, placing them 13th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Atlantic Division. They record 2-8 in their last 10 games. After their recent loss to the Boston Celtics, they now face the Indiana Pacers on a back-to-back schedule. 

One of their key players is Cam Thomas, who averages 24 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists but has managed to play in just 25 games so far. In his absence, Cameron Johnson leads the team with 19.1 points per game. The team ranks 29th in terms of offense scoring a mere 105.5 points per game, but has been solid defensively, ranking them 10th overall as they allow opponents 111.6 points per game. However, regarding points differential, the team lies on the negative with -6.1. They average 41.1 rebounds per game, ranking them 28th in this category and 24th in terms of assists as the team manages to assist just 25.1 assists a game.

The Nets are also grappling with significant injury issues with no player playing all 68 games this season. They currently have 3 players injured. Cam Thomas is said to miss the remainder of the 2024-2025 season due to a left hamstring injury. For the upcoming game against the Pacers, the potential starting lineup includes D’Angelo Russell at point guard, Keon Johnson at shooting guard, Z. Williams at small forward, Cameroon Johnson at power forward, and Nic Claxton at center.

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Indiana Pacers vs Brooklyn Nets Match Prediction & Analysis

In terms of the ATS record, the Brooklyn Nets have the better record. Indiana Pacers record 31-34-2 on a 47.7% cover, while the Brooklyn Nets record 37-31-1 on a 54.4% cover.

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Winning Prediction

The Pacers will fancy their chance of winning this tie and solidify their position for home-court advantage come the playoffs. The out-of-form Nets team is still in contention for the play-in tournament and will hope to stay alive for the post-season.

Indiana Pacers to Win!

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