Pacers defeat Pelicans in summer league finale
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By Tyler Smith
Published on July 19, 2026.
The Indiana Pacers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in the summer league finale in Las Vegas, winning by a score of 91-73, ending their summer league schedule with a 2-3 record. The Pacers started the game with a strong start from behind the arc, starting with a 19-6 run and connecting on four of their first five from 3-point range. Despite a brief comeback from the Pelicans, the Pacers never relinquished their lead again. Jalen Slawson was named the MVP of the summer for the Pacers, scoring 22 points on 8-of-15 from the field to lead the Pacers in scoring. The team also had 28 assists for the game, with Yuki Kawamura leading with 12 and nine, while Braden Smith adding nine and Taelon Peter and Keba Keita contributing 14 points. The victory leaves the Pacers looking forward to the real-time showpiece in October.
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