In a showcase of balanced scoring, Buddy Hield and Obi Toppin each contributed 18 points as the Indiana Pacers (23-15) dominated the Atlanta Hawks (15-22) with a convincing 126-108 victory on Friday night.
The Pacers continued their season-long dominance over the Hawks, winning their third straight game and extending their impressive record to nine wins in the last 10 matchups.
This victory was achieved without Tyrese Haliburton, sidelined for the second consecutive game due to a strained left hamstring.
Indiana’s ability to share the scoring load was evident with eight players reaching double figures.
Bennedict Mathurin added 15 points to the Pacers’ tally, while T.J. McConnell recorded a season-high 14 assists.
Dejounte Murray led the Hawks with 29 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Pacers’ collective effort. Saddiq Bey contributed 17 points, and Jalen Johnson added 16.
Trae Young faced a challenging night, finishing with 13 points and six assists.
