Associated Press

Indiana Pacers (9-11, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (13-7, fourth in the Western Conference)

Memphis, Tennessee; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Grizzlies face Indiana.

The Grizzlies are 9-3 on their home court. Memphis leads the Western Conference with 59.0 points in the paint led by Jaren Jackson Jr. averaging 11.7.

The Pacers are 2-8 on the road. Indiana has a 4-3 record against opponents over .500.

The Grizzlies’ 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.4 fewer made shots on average than the 13.3 per game the Pacers allow. The Pacers are shooting 48.6% from the field, 4.7% higher than the 43.9% the Grizzlies’ opponents have shot this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jackson is averaging 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks for the Grizzlies.

Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.5 points and 8.7 assists for the Pacers.

LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 7-3, averaging 122.3 points, 48.9 rebounds, 30.6 assists, 9.2 steals and 8.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.2 points per game.

Pacers: 4-6, averaging 112.5 points, 40.4 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 9.6 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.4 points.

INJURIES: Grizzlies: Zach Edey: out (ankle), Vince Williams Jr.: out (ankle), GG Jackson II: out (foot ).

Pacers: Aaron Nesmith: out (ankle), Andrew Nembhard: out (knee), Isaiah Jackson: out for season (calf), James Wiseman: out for season (calf), Ben Sheppard: out (oblique).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Families are invited to dive into the allure of the holiday season as Celebration Crossing returns to the Indiana State Museum.

“We had visitors lined up and ready to go before the museum opened this morning. We see families that come back year after year, and they want to be part of our opening day festivities because it has that ‘wow’ factor!” said Indiana State Museum and Historical Sites director of communications Carla Knapp.

Santa came from the North Pole by helicopter to welcome visitors at the museum.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus, along with holiday singers, welcomed families inside to light the stunning 92 County Tree, the centerpiece of the festivities. The 25-foot wonder showcases handcrafted ornaments representing each Indiana county’s nature and cultural wonders.

“Celebration Crossing is a tradition that goes back over 30 years for us here at the Indiana State Museum. There are pieces throughout the museum today that you’ll see that were a part of that experience way back in the beginning. You’ll see the Santa Claus Express, the original train people rode at L.S Ayres in downtown Indianapolis,” said Knapp.

Families can enter Santa’s whimsical house and the 18-passenger train ride that transports guests through a snowy forest.

“Visitors can ride that through a wintery wonderland and see magical holiday creatures that live in the forest. There’s movement, dancing, music, and then it snows!” Knapp said.

A new addition to this year’s festivities is the Kwanzaa community festival.

At this festival, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich cultural traditions of Kwanzaa, featuring African music, dance, vendors, and a community worship service.

“The Indiana State Museum is for all Hoosiers. We try to bring elements of the holidays that everyone can celebrate and be part of. So, whether it’s Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hannukah, or other holidays that you’re celebrating … you can come here and see it reflected through Celebration Crossing,” Knapp said.

Celebration Crossing will run from Nov. 29 – Jan. 5, 2025, with a break on Dec. 25.

On Wednesday afternoons, the Indiana Hoosier swim team puts on racing suits and goes off the blocks. This “Lactate workout” is meant to create and help the body practice dealing with lactic acid.

There were three different lactate groups today: Longer, middle, and sprint.

The sprint workout (which included US Olympian Matt King) was:

• 2×75 @ 10:00 (275+ cooldown)
• 2×50 @ 7:00 (200+ cooldown)
• 4×25 @ 3:00 (75 cooldown)

The middle workout (which included Olympians Josh Matheny, Tomer Frankel, and Rafael Miroslaw) was:

• 1×150 @ 10:00 (300+ cooldown)
• 1×75 @ 10:00 (275+ cooldown)
• 2×50 @ 7:00 (200+ cooldown)
• 4×25 @ 3:00 (75 cooldown)

The longer workout (which included US Olympian Anna Peplowski) was:

• 1×150 @ 10:00 (300+ cooldown)
• 2×75 @ 8:00 (225+ cooldown)
• 3×50 @ 6:00 (150+ cooldown)