Tip‑off is scheduled for 7:30 PM EDT
Venue: Barclays Center — Brooklyn, NY
Recent Team Form
Indiana Pacers
Last 10 games: 3–7
Averaging: 120.9 PPG, 38.4 RPG, 33.7 APG
Allowing: 125.2 PPG
Shooting: 51.1% FG
Trend: Lost 21 of their last 24 games and on a 3‑game skid.
Brooklyn Nets
Last 10 games: 3–7
Averaging: 104.4 PPG, 33.3 RPG, 24.3 APG
Allowing: 114.0 PPG
Trend: Have won 3 of their last 5, including a 96–90 win over Milwaukee.
Injury Report
Indiana Pacers
Out for season:
Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles)
Ivica Zubac (rib)
Johnny Furphy (knee)
Day‑to‑day / questionable:
Pascal Siakam (back)
T.J. McConnell (hamstring)
Andrew Nembhard (back)
Aaron Nesmith (neck)
Ben Sheppard (hip)
Kobe Brown (back)
Notes: Pacers finished their last game with only nine available players.
Brooklyn Nets
Out for season:
Danny Wolf (ankle)
Egor Demin (foot)
Day’Ron Sharpe (thumb)
Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring)
Day‑to‑day:
Ziaire Williams (foot)
Noah Clowney (ankle)
Nic Claxton (hand)
Terance Mann (Achilles)
Key Player Matchups
Pascal Siakam (IND) vs. Nic Claxton (BKN)
Siakam averages 24 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 3.8 APG when healthy.
Claxton contributes 11.7 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 3.7 APG and anchors Brooklyn’s interior defense.
Edge: Brooklyn if Siakam remains limited; Indiana if he plays full minutes.
Obi Toppin (IND) vs. Nolan Traore (BKN)
Toppin averaging 11.8 PPG over last 10.
Traore averaging 10.5 PPG on 37.8% shooting over last 10.
Edge: Even — both are streaky scorers.
Bench Units
Indiana’s two‑way players Ethan Thompson (17 pts) and Jalen Slawson (14 pts) have been forced into major roles due to injuries.
Brooklyn’s bench recently produced strong outings from EJ Liddell (21 pts) and Ben Saraf (19 pts).
Edge: Brooklyn — healthier and more productive recently.
Series History
Teams meet for the third time this season.
Pacers won the last meeting 115–110 on Feb. 12 behind 23 points from Jarace Walker.
Nets and Pacers split the season series 1–1 so far.
Betting Trends & Market Indicators
Pacers: Lost 21 of 24, extremely injury‑depleted.
Nets: Won 3 of last 5, showing defensive improvement.
Both teams bottom‑tier in offense and defense; volatility is high.
Matchup Breakdown
Indiana Advantages
Higher offensive ceiling when Siakam plays.
More three‑point volume (13.3 made threes per game).
Brooklyn Advantages
Healthier rotation.
Better recent defensive performances (held Milwaukee to 90).
Home‑court advantage at Barclays Center.
Game Style Expectation
Pacers play faster and score more but allow 125+ PPG recently.
Nets play slower, lower‑scoring games (104.4 PPG last 10).
Expect a contrast of pace: Indiana wants tempo; Brooklyn wants grind.
Game Odds
Indiana Pacers – 3.5
Brooklyn Nets 223.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 8, 2026
