Pacers and Nets, two bottom-five offenses, meet in Brooklyn

The Indiana Pacers (19-63 last season) and Brooklyn Nets (20-62), two bottom-five offenses, meet Sunday, October 25, at 6:00 PM ET in Brooklyn, with Indiana's pace set against the Nets' shooting troubles.

Brooklyn had the league's lowest offensive rating, 106.9, and its worst effective field goal percentage, 52. The Nets lean on the three-pointer, where they rank sixth in attempt rate.

Indiana was only slightly better at 109 points per 100 possessions, 28th. The Pacers play fast, ninth in pace at 102.7, while the Nets rank 26th at 98.8. Brooklyn also turned the ball over on 13.7% of its possessions, 29th.

Defense gives neither side an edge. Indiana allowed 116.7 points per 100 possessions, 25th, and Brooklyn 116.9, 26th. Opponents shot a 57.1 effective field goal percentage against the Nets, 28th, the weaker mark of the two.

Pascal Siakam led Indiana at 24 points a game, Ivica Zubac grabbed 10.6 rebounds and Andrew Nembhard handed out 7.7 assists. For Brooklyn, Michael Porter Jr. averaged 24.2 points and 7.1 rebounds, and Julius Randle added 5 assists.

Brooklyn lists guard Mikel Brown Jr. as out, expected back Tuesday, October 27, and forward Tyler Bilodeau as out, expected back Sunday, October 25. Indiana has Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy out, with Sheppard expected back Tuesday, December 1, and T.J. McConnell out until Monday, October 26. Aaron Nesmith is probable, and three more Pacers are probable or doubtful.

Both teams arrive on skids. Indiana is 3-7 in its last 10 and lost 121-105 to Dallas in its latest game. Brooklyn has lost three in a row, including 125-121 at Cleveland.

Sportsbooks' prices give the Pacers a 70% chance to win. Keel's projection, built from the players available, gives the Nets a 54% chance at home.