INDIANAPOLIS – Pascal Siakam made a key 3-pointer late within the fourth quarter and completed with 20 factors, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to assist the Indiana Pacers beat the reeling Atlanta Hawks 132-127 on Saturday evening.
Andrew Nembhard had 19 factors for the Pacers, who’ve received three straight. Obi Toppin added 18 factors and 9 rebounds, and Tyrese Haliburton had 17 factors and 9 assists.
Trae Younger scored 26 of his 34 factors within the second half, main the Hawks again from an early 18-point deficit to retake the lead halfway via the third quarter. He additionally had 17 assists. Dyson Daniels completed with 23 factors as Atlanta misplaced its eighth in a row.
Indiana seemed to run away early, however the Hawks steadily climbed again and retook the lead halfway via the third. The groups traded leads all through the fourth quarter, however Indiana seized management when Siakam’s 3 with 3:20 to go spurred an 11-3 run.
Takeaways
Hawks: Sure, the Hawks have struggled these days, However with Younger main the best way, Atlanta fought again and confirmed some actual toughness in opposition to the surging Pacers.
Pacers: Indiana began quick, making seven 3s within the first quarter however solely made 5 over the ultimate three quarters. They nonetheless must develop a stronger knockout punch, the one they’re going to want in the event that they hope to achieve their most popular postseason vacation spot.
Key second
Siakam’s 3 broke a 119-119 tie and when Aaron Nesmith adopted Siakam’s shot with one other 3, the Pacers led 125-119. No, it did not seal it. Nevertheless it did give Indiana sufficient respiratory room with 2:52 left.
Key stat
Indiana solely had 11 turnovers and wound up with a 15-5 benefit in factors off turnovers.
Up subsequent
Each groups are again in motion Monday evening. Atlanta closes out a three-game journey at Detroit, and Indiana start a four-game journey at Utah.
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