"We didn't play the way we've been playing to win games," Jones said.

Jackson, cheered as he was introduced in his first game since being acquired from Golden State last week, hit a jumper early in the second quarter to give Charlotte a 38-22 lead.

When the Pacers made a run in the third, Mohammed went to work with a couple of buckets. Brown added a jumper, and Diaw a 3-pointer as Charlotte built an 81-60 lead entering the fourth quarter.

"I just want to be part of winning," Mohammed said. "Sitting on the sidelines watching us last year win some, watching us lose some, it was so hard on me that I can't find satisfaction in just what I've been doing so far."

Notes

Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said F Mike Dunleavy has been cleared to return from his troublesome right knee, but it's uncertain if he'll make his season debut this week. "He has not practiced enough fullcourt that we're comfortable just throwing him out there," O'Brien said. "When he feels like he's in NBA shape, then he'll be back." ... Chandler appeared to be in significant pain as he tested his back before the game.