The number 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, Atlanta Hawks, defeated the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis 108-92.
Wait, the number 3 seed Atlanta Hawks? That’s right. Early in this NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks showed why they are firmly in that seed in the East.
Al Horford scored 25 points with 8 rebounds, Jeff Teague added 21 with 7 assists, Kyle Korver added 13 points and Demarre Carroll had 12 points with 7 rebounds for Atlanta, which has won 8 of its last 9 games including 7 straight. Paul Millsap also contributed 7 points and 8 rebounds.
C.J. Miles and Rodney Stuckey each scored 15 points to lead Indiana. Luis Scola came off the bench to score 12. The Pacers only lead, 8-7, came at 7:31 in the first quarter. Roy Hibbert struggled to get anything going, getting only 8 points and 5 rebounds.
Pacers have lost 5 straight and 7 of their last 9 games.
Atlanta Hawks are 14-6. Indiana Pacers are 7-14.
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