Indiana Pacers' Jarace Walker (5) looks to shoot against New Orleans Pelicans' Trey Murphy III, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

New Orleans Pelicans' Brandon Boston (11) goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Johnny Furphy, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indiana Pacers' Andrew Nembhard (2) is fouled by New Orleans Pelicans' Yves Missi (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts as New Orleans Pelicans' Herbert Jones (2) walks by during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indiana Pacers' Thomas Bryant reacts after hitting a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indiana Pacers' Thomas Bryant (3) grabs a rebound against New Orleans Pelicans' Yves Missi (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner, right, is fouled but New Orleans Pelicans' Javonte Green (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)