The Indiana Pacers won two games in a row recently over the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, but they have now lost two straight games to the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans. 

The 117-113 loss to the Pelicans on Monday night dropped the Pacers to 17-31 in 48 games on the season.  

Caris LeVert led the team with 19 points, six rebounds and eight assists. 

Duane Washington Jr. also had a team-high 21 points. 

As for the Pelicans, they were led by Devonte' Graham's 25 points, and improved to 18-28 on the season in 46 games.  

The Pacers are the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Pelicans are the 11th seed in the Western Conference. 

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