Indiana Pacers prepare to face the Utah Jazz at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with the rims possibly still sizzling from their recent games.
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As the Indiana Pacers prepare to face the Utah Jazz at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday evening, the anticipation is high, with the rims possibly still sizzling from their recent games. Indiana (4-3) heads into their midweek clash with Utah (2-6) following a 152-111 rout against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.
The Pacers’ scoring frenzy equaled the all-time record for points scored in a single NBA game by the Blue & Gold. Six Pacers players registered double-digit scores, while an impressive 14 different players contributed points in the match. The Pacers have undoubtedly been a scoring force throughout the season.
When Wednesday night arrived, the Pacers had clinched the leading position in the NBA for crucial offensive statistics, boasting top rankings in points per game (124.9), field goals made per game (47.3), and assists per game (31.9).
During their home games, the Pacers showcased their offensive might, maintaining an impressive average of 129 points per game with a successful 47.4 percent shooting rate and 32.2 assists. Despite seven players averaging double-digit points, two key players consistently led the team’s performance.
The Indiana Pacers and the Utah Jazz share a tied 48-48 historical rivalry record. Watch out for Buddy Hield, the Pacers’ sharpshooter, who is just three 3-pointers away from surpassing Carmelo Anthony’s 27th spot for the most 3-pointers of all time. Similarly, Pacers’ center Myles Turner is within two blocks of overtaking Horace Grant for the 72nd spot on the all-time blocks list, a significant achievement as he recently completed his 500th game with the Pacers on Monday.
On Monday, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle notched his 900th victory, securing the 14th spot on the NBA’s all-time wins list. His current tally of 245 wins as the head coach of the Pacers places him closely behind Frank Vogel (250) and Slick Leonard (529), who hold the top positions for the most wins in the franchise’s history. Interestingly, Pacers’ point guard Tyrese Haliburton and Jazz guard Jalen Horton-Tucker were once teammates during their collegiate days at Iowa State back in the 2018-19 season.
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