Pacers Edge Grizzlies 107-103 on Siakam Scoring
Indiana holds on for a 107-103 win over Memphis behind Andrew Nembhard's 22 points and Pascal Siakam's 20.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Basketball
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 107-103 on Wednesday night. Aaron Nesmith hit a corner three with 13 seconds remaining to help seal the win.
Why it matters
The result comes as the Pacers, now 3-2 on the road and 0-4 at home this season, look to build consistency with several key players back from absence. Returning starters and a balanced scoring effort give Indiana a stronger rotation heading into a busy stretch.
Pascal Siakam shot 8-for-13 for 20 points in 30 minutes, while Braden Smith added 10 points, 5 assists and 2 steals on 5-of-9 shooting. Memphis hit only 12 of 44 three-point attempts, a 27.3 percent clip, though the stub does not state the Pacers' own three-point percentage.
The players
Pascal Siakam
A veteran forward for the Indiana Pacers whose 20 points and late-game shot-making helped secure the win.
Andrew Nembhard
An Indiana Pacers guard who led his team with 22 points in the victory over Memphis.
Aaron Nesmith
An Indiana Pacers wing who hit the decisive corner three with 13 seconds left against the Grizzlies.
The details
Ivica Zubac returned to the Indiana starting lineup after missing five games with an ankle injury, and Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith came back after sitting out the previous game. Siakam re-entered in the final minutes after a longer fourth-quarter rest and found Nesmith in the corner for the decisive three with 13 seconds left.
Timeline
Monday: Several starters missed the Pacers' previous game.
Wednesday night: Pacers defeat the Grizzlies 107-103.
Saturday: Pacers play the Denver Nuggets in Mexico City.
Season Trajectory
Indiana's win moves the team's road record to 3-2 while its home struggles continue at 0-4, shaping early-season perception around consistency. Against a Memphis side that had started 6-1, the result reflects how depth and a healthy rotation can offset a lagging three-point performance in a league that prizes perimeter scoring.
Fantasy managers should note Pascal Siakam's 20-point night on 8-for-13 shooting, with Andrew Nembhard's 22 points also a strong line. Monitoring Siakam's minutes and the return of Zubac, Nembhard and Nesmith will matter for lineup decisions ahead of Saturday's game in Mexico City.
The takeaway
Depth and a healthy rotation can carry a team through a night when perimeter shooting dips. Indiana's balanced scoring across six players in double figures is a reminder that a deep roster can outlast a single cold stretch.
What happens next
The Pacers play the Denver Nuggets in Mexico City on Saturday.
Further reading
For more on the team, see the Basketball section.
