The Indiana Pacers defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 107-85, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon.

The Pacers (18-9) got off to a red-hot start, taking a 33-20 lead through the first quarter and adding another two points to their advantage by halftime. The Hornets' (12-17) one moment in the sun was during the third quarter, when they outscored Indiana by a 22-13 margin. That wasn't anywhere near enough, as the home squad turned the tables in the fourth with a 35-19 advantage over the final 12 minutes to secure the easy home victory.

Cody Zeller led the way for the Hornets with 19 points, adding 12 rebounds, two assists and one block. Malik Monk followed with 14 points, five rebounds and three assists. Devonte' Graham registered 12 points, six boards, four assists, two steals and two blocks. Bismack Biyombo generated an 11-point, 17-rebound double-double that also included two assists and one block. Miles Bridges posted 10 points and four boards.

Aaron Holiday paced the Pacers with 23 points, supplementing them with six rebounds and two assists. Myles Turner furnished 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and five blocks. Domantas Sabonis managed a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double and also posted four assists. T.J. McConnell matched Sabonis' scoring and also dished out eight assists. Malcolm Brogdon tallied 11 points, seven assists, one rebound and one steal.

The Hornets head back home to face the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, while the Pacers remain home and tangle with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.