The Pelicans overcame a 32 - 18 first - quarter deficit to pull within 54 - 52 by halftime, and had a chance to send the game into overtime at the buzzer. However, Tyreke Evans' missed three - point attempt sealed New Orleans' fate and the Pacers' win. Anthony Davis' 16 points led the Pelicans, despite a third - quarter exit with hip and thumb injuries. Terrance Jones tallied 15 points in 26 minutes, while E'Twaun Moore equaled his scoring. Evans provided 12 points, and Jrue Holiday offered a modest 11. Buddy Hield registered 10 points in 15 minutes. Paul George's 19 points led Indiana, and Myles Turner pitched in with an 18 - point, 12 - rebound double - double. Thaddeus Young's stat line included 17 points and a game - high six steals. Jeff Teague posted a 16 - point, 10 - assist double - double and a game - high seven turnovers. Al Jefferson's 10 points led the bench.
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