Pacers Look to Build Momentum Against Hawks
The Indiana Pacers travel to State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, seeking to capitalize on recent success after a stunning road upset over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The matchup between the Pacers and Hawks features two Eastern Conference teams headed in different directions, with Indiana riding confidence from a 117-114 victory over the league-leading Thunder and Atlanta looking to maintain its own winning streak after downing the Phoenix Suns 110-103.
Game Details: The contest tips off at 7:30 p.m. EST, with the Hawks favored by 5.5 points. The over/under sits at 233.5 points.
Teams Overview
Indiana enters the matchup with an 11-35 record, sitting in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. Despite their struggles this season, the Pacers impressed Friday with a 47% shooting performance and 42% accuracy from three-point range in their upset win. Pascal Siakam leads the team with 23.8 points per game, while Andrew Nembhard provides 7.2 assists nightly.
The Hawks bring a 22-25 record into the game and sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta comes off a strong 53% shooting night against Phoenix, with Onyeka Okongwu providing spark off the bench with 25 points on 9-for-15 shooting. Jalen Johnson leads the Hawks with 23.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game.
Injury Report
The Pacers list Quenton Jackson (ankle) and Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) as questionable for Monday’s game. The Hawks will be without Kristaps Porzingis due to an Achilles injury and Zaccharie Risacher (knee).
Pace and Scoring Preview
Analysts expect a high-scoring affair between these two fast-paced teams. The Hawks rank as the second-fastest team in the league, while Indiana checks in eighth in pace. Both squads rank in the bottom half of defensive efficiency, suggesting the over could be in play as possessions mount throughout the game.
