If Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle is going to remember anything from his Paris trip, it is not the iconic landmarks, but the adrenaline rush he experienced with the police escort to the Accor Arena for an NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.

The Pacers and the Spurs are an even 5-5 against one another since November of 2018, but not for long. The Indiana Pacers will take on the San Antonio Spurs at 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Accor Arena after having had a few days off.

Heading into the peak of NBA trade season between Thanksgiving and the Feb. 6 trade deadline, the Indiana Pacers were struggling and were expected to make a large roster move. However, since Jan. 1, Indiana is 8-1 and is surging up the standings, looking the part of a postseason team.

On Thursday, the Indiana Pacers will play the first of their long-awaited Paris games against the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, will certainly have the crowd on their side, although the Pacers have only lost one game this month and the Spurs are in the middle of a slow streak.

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The NBA has returned to Paris, this time for two matchups starring the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers on Thursday, January 23, and Saturday, January 25.

If Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle is going to remember anything from his Paris trip, it is not the iconic landmarks, but the adrenaline rush he experienced with the police escort to the Accor Arena for an NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.

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After commissioner Adam Silver talked about the possibility of an NBA Europe league on Thursday, Wemby shined with 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five blocks in a Spurs rout.