Pacers Dominate Hawks in High-Scoring Showcase at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
The Indiana Pacers, with a record of 29-23, soared past the Atlanta Hawks, who now stand at 22-29, in a high-scoring affair that ended 150-116. The Pacers' offensive display was nothing short of spectacular as they led the game for over three-quarters of the time and established a commanding lead that peaked at 38 points.
From tip-off to final buzzer, the Pacers demonstrated an offensive clinic inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The home team's field goal percentage was an impressive 64 percent from the field and even more remarkable from beyond the arc where they shot 49 percent. Their scoring was well-distributed with bench players contributing a significant 70 points to their total score.
The Pacers' playmaking abilities were on full display as they racked up an extraordinary number of assists totaling to 50 for the game. This facilitated ball movement allowed them to capitalize on scoring opportunities throughout each quarter. Defensively, Indiana held their ground as well with steals numbering at 12 for the night which contributed to their overall efficiency rating of 188.
On the other side of court, despite being in bonus territory and making good use of it by shooting free throws at an accuracy rate of approximately 87 percent, it wasn't enough for Atlanta Hawks to keep pace with Indiana's relentless attack. The Hawks did manage a respectable performance inside painting area where they scored almost two-thirds (58) out of their total points (116). However, their defense struggled significantly allowing Pacers to score freely especially from close range where Indiana hit an astounding rate above seventy percent within paint.
As fans look ahead after this commanding performance by Indiana Pacers, attention turns towards their next challenge which will be against Boston Celtics. This upcoming encounter is scheduled on January 6th at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis; tip-off is set for seven o'clock PM local time (Eastern Time). Fans can catch all action live on BSIN or tune into NBCS-BOS if following from away team's perspective.