In a thrilling matchup, the Atlanta Hawks emerged victorious against the Indiana Pacers, despite facing a formidable opponent. The Hawks, coming off a close loss to the Bucks, managed a strong bounce-back performance fueled by a potent fourth quarter. Trae Young showcased his playmaking prowess with 22 points and 16 assists, while Onyeka Okongwu contributed a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Off the bench, Georges Niang led with 24 points, including four 3-pointers, making a significant impact in the game.

The Pacers, although missing their star Tyrese Haliburton due to injury, had Pascal Siakam putting on a dazzling display with 35 points. Despite Siakam's efforts, the Hawks found ways to clamp down on Indiana's offense, particularly in the final quarter where they outscored the Pacers 38-22. The victory places the Hawks solidly in the playoff hunt as they aim for a top-8 seed in the Eastern Conference.