Who’s Playing
Atlanta @ Indiana
Current Records: Atlanta 17-16; Indiana 17-17
What to Know
The Indiana Pacers haven’t won a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks since May 6 of last year, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Tuesday. The Pacers are getting right back to it as they host Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. ET Dec. 27 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana is hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 115.18 points per game.
On Monday, Indiana got maybe a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the New Orleans Pelicans an easy 113-93 win. Indiana was in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 57-38. Shooting guard Bennedict Mathurin (15 points) and center Myles Turner (14 points) were the top scorers for Indiana.
Meanwhile, the Hawks made easy work of the Detroit Pistons this past Friday and carried off a 130-105 victory. The score was close at the half, but Atlanta pulled away in the second half with 70 points. Their point guard Trae Young did his thing and dropped a double-double on 26 points and 13 dimes.
The Pacers are now 17-17 while Atlanta sits at 17-16. Atlanta is 6-10 after wins this season, and Indiana is 10-6 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: Bally Sports Midwest – Indiana
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $7.76
Odds
The Hawks are a slight 1-point favorite against the Pacers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Pacers as a 1.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Indiana have won 15 out of their last 25 games against Atlanta.
- Mar 28, 2022 – Atlanta 132 vs. Indiana 123
- Mar 13, 2022 – Atlanta 131 vs. Indiana 128
- Feb 08, 2022 – Atlanta 133 vs. Indiana 112
- Dec 01, 2021 – Atlanta 114 vs. Indiana 111
- May 06, 2021 – Indiana 133 vs. Atlanta 126
- Apr 18, 2021 – Atlanta 129 vs. Indiana 117
- Feb 13, 2021 – Indiana 125 vs. Atlanta 113
- Jan 04, 2020 – Atlanta 116 vs. Indiana 111
- Dec 13, 2019 – Indiana 110 vs. Atlanta 100
- Nov 29, 2019 – Indiana 105 vs. Atlanta 104
- Apr 10, 2019 – Indiana 135 vs. Atlanta 134
- Dec 31, 2018 – Indiana 116 vs. Atlanta 108
- Dec 26, 2018 – Indiana 129 vs. Atlanta 121
- Nov 17, 2018 – Indiana 97 vs. Atlanta 89
- Mar 09, 2018 – Indiana 112 vs. Atlanta 87
- Feb 28, 2018 – Atlanta 107 vs. Indiana 102
- Feb 23, 2018 – Indiana 116 vs. Atlanta 93
- Dec 20, 2017 – Indiana 105 vs. Atlanta 95
- Apr 12, 2017 – Indiana 104 vs. Atlanta 86
- Mar 05, 2017 – Indiana 97 vs. Atlanta 96
- Nov 23, 2016 – Atlanta 96 vs. Indiana 85
- Mar 13, 2016 – Atlanta 104 vs. Indiana 75
- Feb 05, 2016 – Atlanta 102 vs. Indiana 96
- Jan 28, 2016 – Indiana 111 vs. Atlanta 92
- Dec 28, 2015 – Indiana 93 vs. Atlanta 87
