The Atlanta Hawks won the first game of their double-header against the Indiana Pacers behind a strong fourth quarter to take a 124-118 victory at State Farm Arena on Thursday night. Trae Young led the way with 22 points and 16 assists, while Georges Niang scored a team-high 24 points. For the Pacers, Paskal Siakam scored 34 points, and Aaron Nesmith added 21 points.
The Pacers are set for a top-6 seed in the East, which would normally have made them favorites in this spot despite being on the road, however Tyrese Haliburton was forced to miss this game due to injury.