Pacers snap five-game losing streak with final-second three

Aaron Nesmith hit a three-pointer from the right corner in the final seconds to end a five-game losing streak for the Indiana Pacers. The shot gave the Pacers a 107-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Grizzlies had cut the deficit to one point on a floater by Ty Jerome with 28.2 seconds remaining. Nesmith, who finished with 16 points, answered immediately with the long-range jumper to secure the win. Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 22 points.

Indiana overcame a 91-86 deficit with just over six minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Pacers scored eight straight points, capped by two breakaway dunks from Obi Toppin, to take control of the game. Neither team led by more than eight points at any point during the contest.

Defensive pressure from Indiana forced eight Memphis turnovers in the first quarter and 12 more in the first half. Those mistakes resulted in 16 points for the Pacers, allowing them to hold a 54-52 lead at halftime. The active defense limited Memphis, which had previously shot well despite the loss.

The Grizzlies fell to two straight after starting the season with six consecutive wins. They were the league's last undefeated team before an overtime loss to New Orleans on Monday. Ty Jerome and Cedric Coward each scored 23 points for Memphis, while Zach Edey recorded 11 points and 13 rebounds.

The Pacers returned key starters Pascal Siakam, Nembhard, and Nesmith to the lineup after dealing with injuries. Siakam added 20 points, and Quenton Jackson scored 13. Indiana used a six-player rotation in a recent loss to Atlanta, where all six players scored in double figures. The Pacers will host the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, while Memphis hosts the Oklahoma City City Thunder on Friday night.