Indiana
How to watch New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Friday’s NBA game
3rd Quarter Report
After a tough defeat on the road their last time out, the Pelicans look much better today on their home court. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Pacers 108-72.
The Pelicans came into the match with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Indiana Pacers @ New Orleans Pelicans
Current Records: Indiana 34-26, New Orleans 35-25
How To Watch
- When: Friday, March 1, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Smoothie King Center — New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: Bally Sports Midwest – Indiana
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $8.00
What to Know
The Pacers have enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the New Orleans Pelicans at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday at Smoothie King Center. The Pacers are expected to lose this one by five points, so we’ll see if that gives them a bit of motivation.
Last Wednesday, Indiana earned a 123-114 win over the Pelicans.
The Pacers got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Pascal Siakam out in front who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 11 rebounds.
Indiana has been performing well recently as they’ve won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 34-26 record this season. As for New Orleans, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 35-25.
Friday’s matchup is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: The Pacers just can’t miss this season, having made 51% of their shots per game (they’re ranked first in field goal percentage overall). However, it’s not like the Pelicans struggle in that department as they’ve made 48.7% of their shots this season. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
The Pacers were able to grind out a solid win over the Pelicans when the teams last played on Wednesday, winning 123-114. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pacers since the team won’t have the home-court advantage this time around. We’ll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Odds
New Orleans is a 5-point favorite against Indiana, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Pelicans as a 4.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 238.5 points.
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Series History
New Orleans and Indiana both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- Feb 28, 2024 – Indiana 123 vs. New Orleans 114
- Dec 26, 2022 – New Orleans 113 vs. Indiana 93
- Nov 07, 2022 – Indiana 129 vs. New Orleans 122
- Jan 24, 2022 – New Orleans 117 vs. Indiana 113
- Nov 20, 2021 – Indiana 111 vs. New Orleans 94
- Feb 05, 2021 – New Orleans 114 vs. Indiana 113
- Jan 04, 2021 – Indiana 118 vs. New Orleans 116
- Feb 08, 2020 – New Orleans 124 vs. Indiana 117
- Dec 28, 2019 – New Orleans 120 vs. Indiana 98
- Feb 22, 2019 – Indiana 126 vs. New Orleans 111
Indiana
‘Foul play’ suspected in death investigation on Indiana-Ohio state line, Wayne County officials say
WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — Police are investigating the death of a person who died in the emergency department of Reid Health in Richmond.
Wayne County Coroner Brent Meadows was notified of the death Wednesday evening, according to a media release. Evidence has reportedly indicated that foul play is involved.
Officials believe the incident may have occurred in the area of the Petro Travel Center in New Paris, Ohio, just across the Indiana-Ohio state line.
The coroner’s office said the deceased person has been transported to the Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, for a forensic autopsy and identification.
The office is still working the locate and identify the victim’s family.
This remains an active investigation.
News 8’s Michaela Springer contributed to this report.
Braden Smith spent four seasons with Purdue basketball proving all the power conference programs who overlooked him missed out.
Now the former Boilermaker point guard has a chance to do the same in the NBA.
Smith, a Westfield native, is headed to the Pacers after Indiana traded for him when the Chicago Bulls selected him with the 38th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a source confirmed to IndyStar.
Smith is Purdue’s third draft pick in five years, joining lottery picks Jaden Ivey and Zach Edey among a group of now 11 NBA draft selections to play at Purdue under Matt Painter.
Here’s a look at Smith’s Purdue career and what he brings to the Pacers.
Before capping a career that includes two Big Ten regular season and two Big Ten Tournament championships, along with helping Purdue end a 44-year Final Four drought, Smith broke former Duke guard Bobby Hurley’s all-time NCAA assists record.
Along the way, Smith took home the 2025 Bob Cousy Award as the nation’s top point guard in a season where he also was the Big Ten Player of the Year. A two-time consensus first-team All-American, Smith finished his Purdue career eighth in career points (1,932), third in steals (249) and has the top three assist seasons in school history that helped add to his NCAA record total of 1,103.
Smith’s knock is his 5-foot-10 1/2 height measurement, but that didn’t deter him from being one of college basketball’s top players.
What Smith lacked in height, he made up for in basketball IQ. He’s lethal with a midrange jump shot and showcased an unblockable fadeaway that allowed him to shoot over lengthier defenders. He mastered manipulating defenses while playing with marquee big men the last four seasons.
His role in the NBA likely will be not require him to be the team’s primary playmaker immediately. Smith’s awareness of that fact pushed a more defensive-minded approach in preparation for the next level. At the NBA Draft Combine in May, Smith showed he’s capable of defending elite guards.
Smith is an elite competitor who never showed to shy away from the dirty work, which is something that can help him earn NBA minutes as a rookie while trying to find his footing in an unfamiliar backup role.
Nathan Baird and Sam King have the best Purdue sports coverage, and sign up for IndyStar’s Boilermakers newsletter.
The body of a 13-year-old boy was recovered from Lake Michigan during a multiple-day search near a beach in Michigan City, Indiana.
Officials did not provide further details.
A search has been underway since Monday night after witnesses reported seeing a child wearing red shorts enter the water.
Michigan City police said officers responded to a possible drowning just before 5:40 p.m. on Monday near Washington Park Beach.
Police said the child disappeared underwater just south of the lighthouse and did not resurface.
A search was initiated with dive efforts, a fishing boat, drone technology, and a medical helicopter deployed.
The Michigan City Fire Department said three divers suffered minor injuries during the search and are being treated at Franciscan Health. Fire officials said divers encountered “challenging water conditions” before the search was suspended.
Officials have not identified the body recovered.
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