Kemba Walker is coming off a 43 pt performance but the Pacers will be ready for him.



In the process, Walker has taken over the NBA lead in scoring at 29.6 points per game.

While most people were gushing over Walker's encore performance Monday, Hornets coach James Borrego insisted his backup, Tony Parker, deserved much of the credit for the win.

Playing alongside Walker at times, Parker hit two critical late hoops in the win among a seven-point performance off the bench.


The Pacers arrive in town this time riding a three-game winning streak, all at home. But they've also been hot on the road, rebounding from an 0-2 start to win five of their last six.

Indiana closed its homestand with a 121-94 win over Utah, managing the blowout without leading scorer Victor Oladipo, who sat out with a sore knee. He is expected to play tonight.

The Pacers counted on their depth in Oladipo's absence, getting double-figure scoring from three reserves, including point guard Aaron Holiday.


Pacers coach Nate McMillan explained after the loss to Utah that Holiday had been the 10th man in a nine-man rotation earlier in the season.
The Pacers play better defense and have more depth and I like them tonight as a small dog.