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Bennedict Mathurin sparks Pacers to second victory, 127-118 over Hornets

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Bennedict Mathurin sparks Pacers to second victory, 127-118 over Hornets | iNFOnews.ca
Indiana Pacers forward Bennedict Mathurin (00) plays against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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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Bennedict Mathurin sparks Pacers to second victory, 127-118 over Hornets | iNFOnews.ca
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) is fouled as he drives past Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bennedict Mathurin sparks Pacers to second victory, 127-118 over Hornets | iNFOnews.ca
Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) shoots ver Charlotte Hornets forward Drew Peterson (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bennedict Mathurin sparks Pacers to second victory, 127-118 over Hornets | iNFOnews.ca
Indiana Pacers forward Andrew Nembhard (2) drives around Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bennedict Mathurin sparks Pacers to second victory, 127-118 over Hornets | iNFOnews.ca
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) drives between Charlotte Hornets guard Pat Connaughton (21) and forward Miles Bridges (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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