The Indiana Pacers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 98 - 95, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Monday afternoon. The Pacers (21 - 19) came in to Monday's tilt hot, having emerged victorious in five of their previous six games, and appeared to be well on their way to easily extending that streak after the first 12 minutes. Indiana outscored the Pelicans (16 - 26) by a 32 - 18 margin in the first quarter, but New Orleans battled back to pull within 54 - 52 by halftime. Despite losing Anthony Davis for the duration of the game to hip and thumb injuries after a hard fall in the third quarter, the visitors hung tough, but ultimately could n't capitalize on a series of missed free throws by the Pacers down the stretch. Ultimately, a Tyreke Evans' missed three - point jumper at the buzzer sealed the hard - fought home victory for Indiana, their 17th at Bankers Life Fieldhouse this season. Despite his early exit, Davis led the way for the Pelicans with 16 points, three rebounds and three assists. Terrance Jones, who saw additional run with Davis sidelined, went for 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 26 minutes off the bench. E'Twaun Moore equaled his scoring total and added three rebounds, two blocks and a steal. Evans provided 12 points, five rebounds, four assists and a pair of steals. Jrue Holiday could n't step up in Davis' absence, going for a modest 11 points, six assists, two rebounds and a steal, while also committing a team - high five turnovers. Buddy Hield registered 10 points, four rebounds and a block in 15 minutes. The Pacers were led by Paul George's 19 points, which he complemented with six assists, five rebounds and two steals. Myles Turner pitched in with an 18 - point, 12 - rebound double - double that also included an assist and four blocks. Thaddeus Young was excellent down low, posting 17 points, three rebounds, two assists and a game - high six steals. Jeff Teague was right behind him with a 16 - point, 10 - assist double - double that also featured eight rebounds, although the veteran point guard did turn the ball over a game - high seven times. Al Jefferson led the second unit with 10 points. The Pelicans head back home to face off with the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, while the Pacers visit Sacramento that same evening.
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