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INDIANAPOLIS — Myles Turner scored 34 points and grabbed nine rebounds to help the Pacers hold on for a 119-110 victory over the Heat on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, getting some revenge after losing an ugly one Friday.

The Pacers improved to 6-7. The Heat dropped to 5-7.

Tyrese Haliburton hit two big 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and finished with 16 points and 13 assists. Forward Pascal Siakam had 23 points and Bennedict Mathurin had 21 points and 12 rebounds. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 28 points. Bam Adebayo had 24 and Duncan Robinson added 20.

A TJ McConnell layup, a Tyrese Haliburton block and a Myles Turner dunk sealed the game as the Pacers survived.

Not smart foul by Pascal Siakam sets up Nikola Jovic for two free throws that take almost no time off the clock, and that’s pretty much the worst case scenario there. The Pacers couldn’t get the ball in after that and had to call timeout.

The Heat haven’t slowed down at all, and defending Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson and mostly Tyler Herro without Sheppard, Nesmith or Nembhard has been a problem, but the Pacers have found just enough shots to stay ahead. Tyrese Haliburton hit two big ones early in the quarter after the Heat tied the game, and Myles Turner hit one that could have been a dagger.

Got a coaching challenge here that the Pacers could win. Bennedict Mathurin with a strong drive there for a layup that gives the Pacers some breathing room.

Ben Sheppard’s absence (and that of Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard, who has been out for more than a week) has been keenly felt in the fourth as the Heat’s best perimeter shooters are catching fire. Tyler Herro already has three 3s this term, Duncan Robinson has one and he knocked down all three free throws on a three-shot offense. The Heat are up 17-10 in this period, even though the Pacers are 3 of 4 from the floor.

Rough news for the Pacers. Ben Sheppard is out the rest of the way with a strained oblique. So with Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard out, the Pacers are without their top three wing guards and three of their top five defensemen overall.

Still, the Pacers had their best quarter tonight, outscoring Miami 33-26. They made 12 of 20 shots and posted 1.43 points per game. possession and held the Heat to 10 of 26 shooting.

Bad rotation in the zone leading to timeout. No one got to the corner for a Bam Adebayo 3. Adebayo has 18 and he continues to be dominant in this two-game series, but the Pacers are still in double figures.

Tyree Haliburton is up to 11 assists, and while he’s 2 of 10 from the floor and 1 of 5 from 3-point range, he’s doing a great job moving the ball and teeing up guys for buckets. Just made a good read on a pick and roll where Obi Toppin was rolling and had some room, but Jarace Walker was more open in the corner and Haliburton hit him for a 3-pointer. The Pacers are up 24-11 in the third period, making 9 of 15 shots, while the Heat are 4 of 18.

The Pacers are doing a good job of exploiting mismatches again this quarter, which mostly just means finding ways to avoid Bam Adebayo and get it to people he’s not guarding. Myles Turner has managed to get some advantageous situations in the post and take advantage of them. In this period alone, he has nine points on 4 of 5 shooting. Pascal Siakam just hit a 3 and he has 17 points. The Pacers are 6 of 10 this period and 2 of 3 from 3-point range, and the Heat are 3 of 10, 0 of 4.

The Pacers were up 10, but the Heat ended the half on a 7-0 run with a pair of buckets from Bam Adebayo and a 3-pointer from Tyler Herro.

At halftime, the Pacers are 20 of 46 from the floor, 6 of 15 from 3, 6 of 7 at the line, 1.02 points per possession. possession. Heat is 18 of 47, 8 of 20, 5 of 5. 1.00 points per possession. Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers with 14 points, Myles Turner has 11, Bennedict Mathurin has 10. Miami’s Duncan Robinson leads the Heat with 11 points.

The Heat look good from 3-point range to come back in this one. The Pacers’ rotations aren’t as bad as Sunday’s, but they’ve been a step slow on some finishes, and the Heat have four 3s this period and 7 on 18 attempts in the game. The Heat were within 3 before a smooth eurostep finish from Bennedict Mathurin made it a five-point game.

The Heat got back to within two points, but the Pacers just had a strong response with a 3-point play by Pascal Siakam and a 3-pointer by Myles Turner. The Pacers are 4 of 6 from the floor so far.

After a strong first period on defense, the Pacers gave up early 3-pointers to Duncan Robinson and Josh Richardson in the second quarter, and on the Richardson 3, they lost him a lot in transition. Rick Carlisle with a quick timeout to solve it.

Pascal Siakam scored just seven points late in the period to chip away at the Pacers’ lead. One of his buckets put the Pacers up 10, and the Heat responded with five straight points, but Siakam hit a 3 to make it an eight-point lead.

The Pacers had a very clear positive response to being challenged on defense after an abysmal performance on Friday. In the first quarter, they held the Heat to 7 of 22 shooting including 3 of 10 from beyond the arc and 3 of 3 at the line for 0.82 points per game. possession. Meanwhile, the Pacers shot 10 of 22, 4 of 6, 4 of 4 for 1.18 points per possession. Siakam has seven points and Mathurin and Turner have six each.

The Heat responded in kind, and Kevin Love — who the Pacers can’t seem to stop — hit a pair of 3-pointers, but at least the Pacers have maintained a decent amount of positive momentum here.

The Pacers are 7 of 17 from the floor and 3 of 5 from 3-point range. The Heat are 5 of 17 2 of 7. The Pacers are at 1.25 points per possession. The heat is at 0.82. The defense in the Pacers’ end is much, much better, as even the shots that do go in are at least mostly contested.

Good start by the Pacers after Friday night’s brutal performance. Really nice play design to open the game with Haliburton dishing one out to Mathurin for a layup and then two 3s by Myles Turner to make it 8-0. The Pacers are 3 of 3 from the floor and the Heat are 0 of 4.

The lineups are the same as Friday.

Pacers

PG — Tyrese Haliburton

SG — Ben Sheppard

SF — Bennedict Mathurin

PF — Pascal Siakam

C — Myles Turner

Heat

PG — Terry Rozier

SG — Tyler Herro

SF — Haywood Highsmith

PF — Kevin Love

C — Bam Adebayo

The Pacers’ injury report remains the same as it has been. Forward Aaron Nesmith (sprained left ankle) and guard Andrew Nembhard (knee inflammation) are both still out. Nesmith is out until at least December. Nembhard is out for another week. Centers Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman (torn Achilles tendon) are out long term and possibly the entire year.

Miami’s Jimmy Butler was listed as questionable until Sunday morning, when he was downgraded to out. He has missed the last three games with a sprained right ankle. Guard Tyler Herro and forwards Haywood Highsmith, Jamie Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovic are all on the injury report but listed as available.

5:00 PM ET Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Nat Newell: Heat 111-89

The Pacers have generally responded well to poor performances this season, but it says here that won’t happen today. Bennedict Mathurin (4-of-11, 8 points) will respond to a poor performance, but Tyrese Haliburton will struggle and the lack of depth will be an issue again.

Pacers-Heat odds

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Favorite: Pacers by 2.5 points

Above/below: 229.5 total points

Moneyline: Pacers -145, Heat +120

ESPN’s matchup prediction giving the Pacers a 50.7% chance to win.

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Pacers 2024-25 regular season schedule

November

Fri. Nov. 1: L, New Orleans 125, Pacers 118

Mon., Nov. 4: W, Pacers 134, Dallas 127

Wed., Nov. 6: W, Pacers 118, Orlando 111

Fri. Nov. 8, L, Charlotte 103, Pacers 83

Son. Nov. 10: W, Pacers 132, New York 121

Wed. Nov. 13: L, Orlando 94, Pacers 90

*-Friday, Nov. 15: L, Miami 124, Pacers 111

Son. November 17 vs. Miami, at 17.00

man. November 18 in Toronto, at 19.30

Wednesday, November 20 in Houston at 8 p.m

*-Friday, November 22 in Milwaukee at 7:30 p.m., ESPN

Son. November 24 vs. Washington, at 17.00

man. November 25 vs. New Orleans, at 19.00

Wed. November 27 vs. Portland, at 19.00

*-Friday 29 November vs. Detroit, at 8 p.m

December

Son. December 1 in Memphis at 3:30 p.m

*-Tues., December 3 in Toronto at 19.30

Wednesday, December 4 in Brooklyn at 19.30

Fri. December 6 at Chicago, at 8 p.m

Son. December 8 vs. Charlotte, at 17.00

10, 11, 14, 17 December: NBA Cup Knockout Rounds

12, 13, 15, 16 December: regular season games

Thurs. Dec. 19 at Phoenix, 7 p.m. 21.00

Son. December 22 in Sacramento at 18.00

man. December 23 at Golden State at 10 p.m

Thurs. December 26 vs. Oklahoma City, at 19.00

Fri. December 27 in Boston, at 19.30

Son. December 29 in Boston at 18.00

Tues. 31 December vs. Milwaukee, at 3 p.m

January

Thurs. January 2 in Miami at 19.30

Sat. January 4 vs. Phoenix, at 19.00

man. January 6 in Brooklyn at 19.30

Wed. January 8 vs. Chicago, at 19.00

Fri. January 10 vs. Golden State, at 19.00

Son. January 12 at Cleveland, at 18.00

Tues. January 14 vs. Cleveland, at 19, TNT

Thurs. January 16 in Detroit, at 19.00

Sat. January 18 vs. Philadelphia, at 17.00

Thu. January 23 vs. San Antonio (in Paris), at 2 p.m., NBA TV

Sat. Jan. 25 at San Antonio (at Paris), noon, ESPN

Wed. January 29 vs. Detroit, at 19.00

February

Sat. 1 February vs. Atlanta, at 17.00

man. Feb. 3 at Utah, 7 p.m. 21.00

Tuesday, February 4 in Portland at 10 p.m

Thurs. February 6 at LA Clippers at 10.30 p.m

Sat. February 8 at LA Lakers at 4 p.m

Tues. February 11, New York, at 19.30, TNT

Wednesday, February 12 in Washington at 19.00

Thurs. February 20 vs. Memphis, at

Son. February 23 vs. LA Clippers, at 17.00

man. February 24 vs. Denver, at 19.00

Wed. February 26 vs. Toronto, at 19.00

Fri. February 28 in Miami at 8 p.m

March

Son. March 2 vs. Chicago, at 17.00

Tues. March 4 vs. Houston, at 19.00

Thurs. March 6 in Atlanta at 19.30

Saturday, March 8 in Atlanta at 19.30

man. March 10 in Chicago, at 8 p.m

Tues. March 11 vs. Milwaukee at 19.00, TNT

Fri. March 14 in Philadelphia at 19.00

Saturday, March 15 in Milwaukee at 8 p.m

man. March 17 at Minnesota, 7 p.m. 8 p.m

Wed. March 19 vs. Dallas, at 19.00

Thu. March 20 vs. Brooklyn, at 19, NBA TV

Sat. March 22 vs. Brooklyn, at 17.00

Mon. March 24 vs. Minnesota, at 19.00

Wed. March 26 vs. LA Lakers, at 7:30 p.m., ESPN

Thurs. March 27 in Washington at 19.00

Saturday, March 29 in Oklahoma City at 8 p.m

Mon. March 31 vs. Sacramento, at 19.00

April

Wed. April 2 vs. Charlotte, at

Fri. April 4 vs. Utah, at 19.00

Son. April 6 in Denver at 8 p.m

Tues. April 8 vs. Washington, at 19.00

Thu. April 10 vs. Cleveland, at 19, TNT

Fri. April 11 vs. Orlando, at 19.00

Son. April 13 in Cleveland at 13.00

October

Wednesday, Oct. 23: W, Pacers 115, Detroit 109

Fri. Oct. 25: L, New York 123, Pacers 98

Son. Oct. 27 L, Philadelphia 118, Pacers 114

Mon., Oct. 28, L, Orlando 119, Pacers 115

Wed., Oct. 30, W, Pacers 135, Boston 132