Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks Preview
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Preview
The Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers have split their two prior matchups this season, which only adds to the drama of tonight's game. Atlanta is ranked eighth, while Indiana sits three games back in the 11th spot.
If the season ended today, Atlanta would make the Play-In Tournament, and Indiana would be the first team left out. The stakes could not be higher for two teams trying to make the most out of their season.
Indiana's backcourt of Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield is sure to give Atlanta's shaky perimeter defense all it could handle. Haliburton and Hield average roughly 20 and 17 points per game, respectively. Indiana shoots a scorching 36.6% on 37.7 three-point attempts per game.
Due to Atlanta's defensive struggles, they will likely have to win a shootout tonight. Trae Young is averaging roughly 27 points and ten assists per game. However, his running mate, Dejounte Murray, has not played in a week due to a non-Covid illness.
A win tonight is vital to both teams' postseason hopes. The Play-In Tournament is not what Hawks fans had envisioned after the Murray trade, but it's a far better option than missing the postseason entirely.
Injury Report
Indiana has not released its official injury report. However, Chris Duarte (ankle) and Kendall Brown (knee) missed last night's game in Boston.
Atlanta's injury report lists Trae Young (left calf contusion) and De'Andre Hunter (left knee contusion) as questionable. Jalen Johnson (mild left hamstring strain; mild left groin strain) is out.
Odds
Spread: Atlanta Hawks (-8.5)
Over/Under Point Total: 241.5
Money Line: Atlanta Hawks (-400) Indiana Pacers (+310)
*Odds provided by SI Sportsbook
Television, Streaming, & Radio
Location: State Farm Arena
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
Radio: 92.9 FM The Game on the Audacy app.
Network: Bally Sports
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Uniforms
The Atlanta Hawks will wear their Icon Edition uniforms (red). The Indiana Pacers will wear their Association Edition uniforms (white).
