Al Jefferson scored 34 points and the Bobcats stunned NBA-leading Indiana 109-87 Wednesday night, handing the Pacers just their second two-game skid of the season.
Jefferson was 16 of 25 from the field and had eight rebounds for the Bobcats (28-33), who won their fifth straight at home to equal their combined win total from the previous two seasons.
Kemba Walker added 19 points and nine assists for the Bobcats, who have the seventh-best record in the Eastern Conference.
Evan Turner had 22 points for the Pacers (46-15), who lost back-to-back games for only the second time this season.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist did a great defensive job, holding Paul George without a field goal. George was 0 for 9 and finished with just two points.