Nesmith corner three stops Grizzlies as Pacers win 107-103

Aaron Nesmith pulled up from the right corner with 28.2 seconds left to give the Indiana Pacers a 107-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

The long-range jumper ended a five-game losing streak for Indiana and sealed the win after Ty Jerome had cut the deficit to one point with a floater. Andrew Nembhard led all scorers with 22 points, while Pascal Siakam contributed 20 points. Quenton Jackson added 13 points for the visitors.

Memphis, which started the season with six straight wins, dropped its second consecutive game. Ty Jerome and Cedric Coward each finished with 23 points. Zach Edey recorded 11 points and 13 rebounds for the home team. The Grizzlies had held a 91-86 lead with 6:19 remaining in the fourth quarter, but Indiana scored eight straight points capped by two breakaway dunks from Obi Toppin to take control.

The Pacers played with a full complement of starters against Memphis, including Nembhard, Siakam, and Nesmith, following a period of injury trouble that included star guard Tyrese Haliburton. In a Monday loss to Atlanta, Indiana had relied on a six-player rotation where every player scored in double figures. The return of key players helped stabilize the lineup against the Grizzlies.

Indiana's defense disrupted Memphis early, forcing eight turnovers in the first quarter and 12 by halftime. Those mistakes resulted in 16 points for the Pacers, allowing them to enter the break with a 54-52 lead. The teams traded possessions through the start of the final quarter, but the Pacers pulled away as the game progressed.

The Grizzlies remain the league's last undefeated team prior to their Monday overtime loss to New Orleans, 135-134. Both teams return to action this weekend, with Memphis hosting the Oklahoma City City Thunder on Friday night and Indiana welcoming the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.