Indiana Pacers at Charlotte Hornets 10/20/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Wednesday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. The Pacers (34-38) missed the playoffs last season and hired Rick Carlisle to become their head coach. All-Star C Domantas Sabonis led Indiana with 20.3 points to go along with 12.0 rebounds and 6.7 assists.

Last time out, Indiana trailed by 13 points at halftime during a 110-94 home loss versus Cleveland. Domantas Sabonis scored ten points and pulled down six boards in limited action for the Pacers.

The Charlotte Hornets are one of the most exciting teams in the league and are led by playmaking G LaMelo Bell (6.1 apg). The Hornets (33-39) faded down the stretch of last season and were eliminated by Indiana in the Eastern Conference Play-In round. Terry Rozier (20.4) is the top returning scorer for a Charlotte squad that ranked in the bottom third of the league in offensive efficiency.

In their final preseason game, Charlotte shot a woeful 27 percent from the field during a 127-59 home loss versus Dallas. Rookie G James Bouknight led the Hornets with 12 points off the bench.