It took some time before the Indiana Pacers could get their revenge against the Detroit Pistons, but Thursday’s game certainly went the way the Pacers had hoped

Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (left ankle sprain) returned after missing 2 1/2 months and Haliburton (groin) was back after sitting out Indiana’s last game. Nesmith started with Bennedict Mathurin suspended for bumping official Natalie Sago in Tuesday’s loss to Cleveland.

Despite a suspended Bennedict Mathurin and a hobbled Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers produced quite the performance on Thursday. The Detroit Pistons are one of the brightest aspects of the 2024-25 season, but the Pacers' recent surge didn't care for such a feel-good story. The Pacers' frontline dominated the Pistons in a 111-100 road victory.

During Pacers Turner's interview with an Indiana's FanDuel Sports Network sideline reporter, Pistons backup big Isaiah Stewart jawed at the team that just beat his and had to be ushered by a fellow staff member. Despite playing 20 minutes, Stewart posted only three points.

This may be the start of another rivalry between the Pistons and the Pacers, if head coach JB Bickerstaff's words are any indication.

On Thursday night, the Indiana Pacers will play the Detroit Pistons in Michigan. For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as All-Star poi

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It’s Thursday, January 16, and the Indiana Pacers (22-19) and the Detroit Pistons (21-19) are all set to square off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Lost in the fold of a dramatic game was wing Aaron Nesmith, who made his return after missing all of November and December with an injury. Nesmith started but played only nine minutes. However, he scored an efficient nine points and brought some needed defense against Cade Cunningham.

In the Pistons' win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Jan. 6, Hardaway helped Detroit avoid an embarrassing defeat by scoring 11 of his 26 points in the final period. His play down the stretch was similar to his performance against the Miami Heat on Dec. 16. He scored nine points in overtime, which led to the Pistons' 125-124 victory. Grade: B -

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson continues to make strides in his recovery from a second surgery-inducing stress fracture in his left ankle. While he hasn’t been cleared for contact, head coach Tom Thibodeau expressed optimism about the progress the seven-footer has made.