PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers enter this matchup allowing opponents just 37.5% of their three-point attempts, ranking first defensively in that category, while Brooklyn counters with the league's second-highest frequency of three-point attempts at 47.1% of their offensive possessions. Indiana arrives as a healthy 6.5-point favorite despite their early season struggles. Pascal Siakam continues anchoring the Pacers' offense with 26 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, giving Indiana a star player to lean on through their injury-depleted season. Cameron Thomas leads Brooklyn's attack with 24.4 points per game while shooting 40.8% from the field and 35.6% from three, making him a constant threat for the struggling Nets. The Nets possess elite defensive rebounding ranked first in the league, though they're hindered by inefficient three-point shooting at 28th in the rankings and a league-worst turnover rate at 30th. Indiana battles through significant adversity with nine players currently sidelined by injuries, fundamentally altering their roster composition and forcing role players into expanded responsibilities. Brooklyn's 111.9 points per game sits 8.7 points below what Indianapolis typically allows, while the Nets' 44.6% shooting rate represents a marginal disadvantage against Indiana's defensive scheme. The Pacers seek to maintain momentum from their thrilling overtime victory against New York on the second night of a back-to-back, while Brooklyn aims to build on recent offensive improvements.