PREVIEW: The Charlotte Hornets, ranked fourth in offensive spacing, face off against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EST , with the Hornets holding a 4-10 record against the Pacers' struggling 1-13 mark. While Charlotte excels at creating space on offense and limiting three-point attempts defensively, they rank 29th in three-point defense, allowing high-quality looks from deep. The Pacers counter with elite defensive rebounding ranked second in the league, yet their offensive approach relies heavily on isolation plays with minimal ball movement. Indiana continues to get healthy as T.J. McConnell ramps back into game shape, with his leadership of the second unit proving invaluable to a Pacers squad struggling to find consistency. Charlotte plays without Brandon Miller due to a shoulder injury, but rookie Kon Knueppel has emerged as a bright spot with 17.6 points per game and multiple 20-plus point performances already in his young career. With Charlotte's defense ranked 24th and Indiana's sitting at 26th, this matchup could develop into an offensive showcase. The Hornets enter as 1.5-point favorites with an over-under set at 236.5 total points.