Despite a suspended Bennedict Mathurin and a hobbled Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers produced quite the performance on Thursday. The Detroit Pistons are one of the brightest aspects of the 2024-25 season, but the Pacers' recent surge didn't care for such a feel-good story. The Pacers' frontline dominated the Pistons in a 111-100 road victory.

Myles Turner poured in 28 points and the visiting Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-100 on Thursday night. Pascal Siakam contributed 26 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals,

Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (left ankle sprain) returned after missing 2 1/2 months and Haliburton (groin) was back after sitting out Indiana’s last game. Nesmith started with Bennedict Mathurin suspended for bumping official Natalie Sago in Tuesday’s loss to Cleveland.

Isaiah Stewart had plenty to say to Myles Turner after the Indiana Pacers handed the Detroit Pistons their 20th loss of the 2024-25 NBA season on Thursday, 111-100.

I’m glad he’s here ... he knows what it takes,” Ron Holland III said of Hardaway. “He’s done it, he knows all the sacrifices.”

Tim Hardaway Jr. struggled greatly during the preseason. But instead of giving up, coach J.B. Bickerstaff continued to trust his veteran two-guard.

In the latest NBA mock trade, the Charlotte Hornets acquire Isaiah Stewart, Tim Hardaway Jr., and a draft pick from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Miles Bridges. In a development that could ...