Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds
The Indiana Pacers will play their first home game of the 2023-24 preseason tonight. The Atlanta Hawks are in town for a tune-up game.
The Hawks are 3-0 during preseason play so far, pulling out three close victories in Atlanta. This will be their first road game of the exhibitions. The Pacers, meanwhile, are 0-2.
"I liked that we were able to see everyone in competitive NBA situations... We're doing a lot of things well," Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said last week.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Southeast
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are favorites as they are currently -3.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 226.5.
Pacers vs Hawks Injury Report
Official injury reports are not released for preseason games. Tyrese Haiburton missed the Pacers first two preseason games but expects to play today. Andrew Nembhard's status is still to be determined.. The Hawks, meanwhile, are currently dealing with injuries to Clint Capela, De'Andre Hunter, and Saddiq Bey.
Key Matchup
Tyrese Haliburton vs Trae Young: Two star guards could go at it tonight if both are available in Haliburton and Young. Both are terrific offensive engines.
They may not guard each other, but who Haliburton ultimately ends up containing will be telling. The blue and gold should learn a lot on both ends from this matchup assuming both players suit up.
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