Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 20, 2025

New Orleans dominated Indiana 128–109, a 19-point victory that landed the combined total at 237, pushing the game 1.5 points over the 235.5 market line. The Pelicans' spacing and depth proved decisive across four quarters of divergent rhythm.

The opening quarter set the tone early: New Orleans and Indiana combined for 71 points, a blistering start that immediately signaled offensive intent from both sides. The Pelicans' 44-point first quarter established control, but the Pacers stayed competitive with 27. The game's tempo shifted sharply in the second, where combined scoring cratered to 42 points—the lowest frame of the evening. At the half, both teams had combined for 113 points. Indiana's 22-point deficit narrowed the path forward considerably.

Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 29 points and 7 rebounds, while Saddiq Bey added 18 points and 5 rebounds, and Derik Queen anchored the glass with 10 rebounds and 17 points. For Indiana, Pascal Siakam scored 22 points with 5 rebounds, Johnny Furphy contributed 18 points, and T.J. McConnell distributed 8 assists alongside 16 points. The second half combined for 124 points—the higher-scoring frame—but New Orleans' first-half cushion held firm. Coming in, the Pacers' recent form (109.9 scored per game) and the Pelicans' balanced efficiency (122.6 scored, 125.0 allowed) suggested a potential lower-scoring evening. DAGGER leaned under, and it missed.