Six Pacers Score Double Figures
Atlanta outscored a depleted Indiana squad 108-104 behind a 34-point night from Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
By Vikram Harrison ·
Nickeil Alexander-Walker stood alone on the floor as the Atlanta Hawks dismantled a depleted Indiana Pacers squad. The guard scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Hawks to a 108-104 victory on Monday night.
The Pacers entered the game with 11 players out of action. Star guard Tyrese Haliburton missed the contest while recovering from a left hamstring strain. Indiana dressed only six players, marking the shortest bench in franchise history since 2004 and the fewest players dressed by any NBA team this season.
Despite the roster shortage, every player on the floor contributed in double figures. Center Jay Huff led the Pacers with 22 points. Guard Braden Smith added 19 points and 10 assists in a double-double performance.
Alexander-Walker shot 12 of 25 from the field for the Hawks. He drained 9 of 15 attempts from three-point range. CJ McCollum supported the offense with 13 points and 11 assists.
The Hawks will travel to Washington on Wednesday to face the Wizards. The Pacers remain in Atlanta to prepare for their next scheduled matchup.
