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Pacers beat Pelicans 123-120 in season opener, with Pascal Siakam scoring 30 points.
The Indiana Pacers opened their season with a 123-120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Louisiana. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 30 points.
Obi Toppin added 20 points off the bench, and Andrew Nembhard scored 18 points. Those three players accounted for 68 of Indiana's 123 points.
The available facts cover the final score and three Pacers scoring performances. They do not include Pelicans individual statistics, quarter-by-quarter scoring, or comments from either team.
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Three Pacers Scorers Combine for Opening-Night Win in New Orleans
From this view, Indiana's opener rested on a spread-out offense. Siakam's 30 points were the highest individual total reported, while Toppin's 20 from the bench and Nembhard's 18 added support. Together, those three produced 68 of the Pacers' 123 points, showing scoring that came from both starters and reserves in a three-point finish.
Early Win Offers Limited Read on Pacers and Pelicans
Viewed as a single game, the result carries limited predictive weight. A three-point margin in a season opener leaves many questions open about how either roster will perform over a full schedule. The reported facts include no injury updates or rotation details, so any broader assessment would need more information.