Game Preview
The Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta Hawks will play their opening game of this campaign on Tuesday evening in Atlanta at State Farm Arena. On Sunday, Indiana (7-5) fell short against the Magic, 128-116. Last Thursday, Atlanta (6-6) played against the Sixers and lost 126-116.
Prior to this one, Atlanta had lost 3 of their previous 4 matches, all of which were at home. The fact that all 3 of the losses were over squads from last year’s Eastern Conference final 4 is a bright spot. The 76ers seemed too strong for Trae Young’s 22 points plus 13 assists on Friday during their In-Season Tournament matchup with Atlanta. The same as Indiana, the Hawks’ defense, which ranks 22nd in defensive rating, was the cause of the problem. Atlanta doesn’t foul shooters and induces turnovers, in contrast to Indiana. But after that, comparisons can resume. In terms of defensive rebounding percentage, the Hawks rank 25th. In the NBA, they induce the second-fewest midrange attempts. As a result, Atlanta is ranked 24th against opponents’ efficient field goal percentage of 55.8%.
Indiana is now ranked in the middle of the Eastern Conference after a 7-5 start to the campaign. That’s regardless of Sunday’s 12-point setback to Orlando. That game’s opening half embodied every one of Indiana’s worst qualities. They let up 78 points during the first half while their defense held a meager offense to a 34-point halftime margin. Orlando shot 49.4% from the floor and 35-42 at the line of free throws in the game’s conclusion. In terms of turnover rate, defending rebounding percentage, as well as free throw rate, Indiana’s defense ranks among the bottom ten. The Pacers allow the most percentage of shots near the rim of any team, and their opponents make 38.1% among their three-pointers. Indiana has to start improving defensively this season.
Sign-up at BetUS TODAY and get 125% BONUS. Use the Promo Code BETUSTV125. Terms and Conditions apply.
Let’s check the latest picks, NBA news, stats and NBA expert picks for Pacers vs Hawks. We’ve plenty of NBA show predictions for you to consider.
Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Game Information
- Date: 11/21/2023
- Time: 07:40 PM ET
- Location: State Farm Arena.
- How to Watch Pacers vs Hawks: TNT
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
