Pacers Look to Change Tone Against Heat

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jonah Kubicek | Last updated Nov 17, 2024 12:10 PM ET

Coming off an embarrassing 124-111 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday, the Indiana Pacers will have a chance to redeem themselves on Sunday. The Pacers were booed off the court by the home fans during their recent outing, but with another matchup against the same Heat team, perhaps Indiana can get back on track.

Myles Turner has combined for six rebounds over his last two games, which highlights just how weak Indiana's frontcourt is. Against Bam Adebayo, Indiana will need to pull out all the stops, and they should have the motivation to do so.

Keep it posted here for everything you need to know before tipoff, including TV information, injury reports for both teams and betting odds.

Pacers v. Heat Injury Report

Indiana Pacers

Isaiah Jackson (OUT - right Achilles)
Andrew Nembhard (OUT - left knee)
Aaron Nesmith (OUT- left ankle)
James Wiseman (OUT - left Achilles)

Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler (QUESTIONABLE - right ankle)

WHEN: Sunday Nov. 17 at 5 PM Eastern Time

WHERE: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, IN)

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, NBA League Pass

ODDS: The Pacers are four-point favorites over the Heat

FINAL WORD: The Pacers entered the last matchup as four-point favorites as well, and despite the brutal loss to start the weekend, the oddsmakers seem convinced that the Pacers can right the ship and bounce back. With plenty of film to study, expect the Pacers to be more competitive, but an impatient crowd will rain down jeers early, setting a very somber tone for the must-win game.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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