PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers arrive in Charlotte having dropped their last 13 games , marking the longest losing streak in franchise history . Despite the bleak record, the team nearly pulled off an upset against Cleveland on Tuesday, leading for much of the night before the Cavaliers rallied with an 11-0 run in the fourth quarter to secure a 120-116 victory . On the defensive end, Indiana ranks first in defensive rebounding and third in limiting three-point attempts, though they struggle against quality three-point shooting and allow frequent attacks at the rim. The Pacers continue to play without key contributors Isaiah Jackson, Benedict Mathurin, and Obi Toppin , compounding their road woes as they sit at just 1-16 away from home. The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a one-point loss to Toronto on Wednesday night but hold an impressive 7-0 record against the spread on the second night of a back-to-back this season. Charlotte's offense features high spacing and ranks fifth in three-point shooting frequency at 46.0 percent, while the team shoots an efficient 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. If Ball, Brandon Miller and Knueppel all suit up, the Hornets should possess enough firepower to handle this struggling Pacers squad. Despite a 4-6 record over their last ten games, Charlotte maintains a plus-2.4 net rating, good for 12th in the league , suggesting their underlying performance remains competitive despite recent inconsistency.