Hawks End Losing Streak Against Pacers with 124-118 Victory

Georges Niang's 24-point performance and a dominant fourth quarter propel Atlanta past Indiana, snapping a five-game skid.

Atlanta Hawks defeated the Indiana Pacers 124-118, marking their first win against Indiana since March 2023.
Georges Niang led the Hawks with 24 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, while Trae Young contributed 22 points and 16 assists.
The Pacers played without star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who missed the game due to a hip injury, and Bennedict Mathurin, sidelined with a sprained wrist.
Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 35 points for Indiana, but the team was outscored 38-24 in the fourth quarter by Atlanta.
The teams are set to face each other again on Saturday night in Atlanta as part of their two-game series.