The Brooklyn Nets (0–7) visit the Indiana Pacers (1–6) tonight at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis in a matchup between two teams desperate for a win.

Brooklyn’s biggest issue has been defense. The Nets enter with the league’s worst defensive rating (128.5), and after showing some scoring spark early in the season, their offense has sputtered — held to 109 points or fewer in four of their last five games.

The roster is loaded with recent first-round picks, like Egor Demin out of BYU, but the developmental direction is still unclear, and the rotation lacks consistency.

Indiana, meanwhile, has played better than its record suggests. The Pacers dropped their opener in double overtime to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and have three losses by four points or fewer.

They beat the Golden State Warriors 114–109 over the weekend and followed it with a narrow two-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Pascal Siakam has carried the offensive load in the absence of Tyrese Haliburton, averaging 26 points per game while anchoring the interior.

Predictions

The Pacers are shorthanded but still have exceptional talent and a superior offensive system. Expect a comfortable win for Indiana, with the Pacers dominating on both ends of the court.

Prediction: Pacers 117, Nets 104

How to Watch Nets vs. Pacers

Tip-off for tonight’s Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers game is set for 7:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Central at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The game airs live on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana and YES Network.

Fans in the Pacers broadcast market without a FanDuel Sports Network subscription can purchase one on Amazon here.

Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass for free on Amazon Prime Video with a 7-day free trial here.

Amazon also offers a discounted subscription that starts at $12.74 for the first two months (then $16.99/month). The subscription also includes access to NBA TV.

Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Central

Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, YES Network

Streaming: Gotham Sports, NBA League Pass (out-of-market)