Pelicans Seek to Extend Streak Against Struggling Pacers
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The New Orleans Pelicans, riding a three-game winning streak, host the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. The Pelicans' recent turnaround has been fueled by Trey Murphy III's consistent scoring, with seven consecutive games of at least 20 points. In their last outing, the Pelicans overcame a 22-point halftime deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 133-128 in overtime. Coach James Borrego praised his team's resilience, calling them 'everything we talked about over the last few weeks: resilient, tough, physical.' The Pacers, meanwhile, are struggling on a three-game losing streak, including a heart-wrenching 114-113 loss to the New York Knicks. Indiana's lead evaporated in the fourth quarter, with the Knicks sinking five three-pointers. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle is seeking a spark, reintegrating Quenton Jackson into the starting lineup after his return from a hamstring injury. Jackson's addition provides some relief to a backcourt ravaged by injuries, including the season-long absence of Tyrese Haliburton. Despite the challenges, the Pacers' forward Pascal Siakam has been a consistent performer, averaging 23.8 points per game. However, the team's lack of stability in its rotations has hindered their progress. The Pelicans, on the other hand, can capitalize on their momentum with five of their next six games at home, including Saturday's contest against the Pacers.
