Pascal Siakam Scores 33 Points as Pacers Collapse

Pascal Siakam scored 33 points, but his efforts were not enough as the Indiana Pacers collapsed in the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat, losing 142-116.

The Pacers led 60-59 after the first half, but the Heat took advantage in the third quarter, posting 39 points to take a lead going into the fourth quarter.

The Heat scored on 10 of their first 12 possessions in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Pacers 44-22.

Pascal Siakam's 33 points were a team-high, but the Pacers' porous defense was a major factor in the loss.

Bennedict Mathurin added 25 points, while Andrew Nembhard had a 15-point, 16-assist double-double.

The Pacers are now 6-26 on the season and have lost eight consecutive games, with their next game against the Houston Rockets on Monday at 8 p.m. ET.

The team will look to snap their losing streak, but it has been hard to find a rhythm, with only pockets of positive basketball.

The Pacers have had difficulty stringing together 48 minutes of strong, complementary offense and defense.

And with the trade deadline approaching, the Pacers may need to make some changes to get back on track.

But for now, they will focus on their next game against the Rockets, who are led by Kevin Durant.

So the Pacers will need to be at their best to compete with the Rockets.

The game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network or streamed on NBA League Pass.