Pacers vs. Bobcats Links: Pacers leave mess behind in Charlotte for home opener against Kings

The Pacers have to digest a bad loss in Charlotte before their home opener on Saturday night against Sacramento.

Pacers can't overcome team mistakes despite play from Hansbrough and Stephenson

Indiana Pacers fell to 1-1 after a frustrating loss in Charlotte to the Bobcats. The Pacers committed 19 turnovers on the night and shot just 16-27 from the free throw line.

Pacers Final Score: Bobcats outlast Pacers 90-89

Pacers earn halftime lead over Bobcats 43-39

After a frustrating start, where the Charlotte Bobcats jumped out to a 6-0 lead, moving their lead to 12-3 behind a swarming and physical zone, the Indiana Pacers posted a 12-0 run to regain the lead, one they wouldn't relinquish the rest of the half. The Pacers were sparked by Tyler Hansbrough, who led thw ay for the Pacers with a 12 point first half, getting to the free throw line, making all six of his attempts.

A pair of threes by Paul George highlighted a lackluster effort from the starters, but the second unit helped carry the Pacers into the lead. George had eight points in the first half, with George Hill, Gerald Green, and Ian Mahinmi pitching in five each. Kemba Walker leads the Bobcats with 16 points, getting help from Gerald Henderson who has nine.

Sam Young left the game in the first quarter and is questionable to return with a bruised shoulder after Gerald Henderson came down on Young's shoulder on a foul.

Pacers vs. Bobcats: Game thread, TV info and more

The Indiana Pacers remain on the road to begins the NBA regular season as they play the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night.

Pacers vs. Bobcats: Charlotte opens season at home against Indiana

Pacers try to get off to a quick start to the NBA regular season as they remain on the road for their second game in Charlotte.