Pacers playing Pelicans Friday in final NBA Summer League game
Through three Summer League games, the Pacers are 1-2 and will not be part of the Summer League playoffs. They will also play against the Knicks at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday on ESPN2.
Thursday, July 10: Pacers 116, Cavs 115 (takeaways; box score)
Saturday, July 12: Thunder 104, Pacers 85 (takeaways; box score)
Monday, July 14: Bulls 114, Pacers 105
Thursday, July 17: Pacers vs. Knicks, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2, ESPN+)
Friday, July 18: Pacers vs. Pelicans, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
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