Hawks Rebound with Win vs. Thunder

The Atlanta Hawks are seeking a third straight win. The squad recently lost four games in a row including a home loss to the Kings and has rebounded by earning two consecutive victories. This includes a 130-126 road win against the Wizards on Sunday and were one-point favorites in a 141-138 home win against the Thunder on Wednesday. The Hawks have covered in one of their last five games.

Trae Young posted 40 points on Sunday and 24 points on Wednesday night. The 25-year-old point guard is having another elite season, posting an average of 28.2 PPG. He scored 38 points against the Pacers in November. Dejounte Murray has netted at least 20 points in three of his last five games. The 27-year-old shooting guard scored 32 in the recent win against the Wizards and has issued an average of 20.6 PPG. De’Andre Hunter has a knee injury and remains out. The veteran forward is averaging 14.9 PPG. Jalen Johnson is seeing an increase in minutes. He scored 28 points on Wednesday and is posting 15.3 PPG.

The Hawks are 2-3 in their last five road bouts, covering once in that span. This includes a loss to the Heat and a win against the Wizards. Atlanta is scoring an average of 122.8 points on the season, marking them third. They have allowed at least 125 points in three of their last five games and are conceding an average of 123,2 points, pegging them 28th.

Pacers Collect Fifth Straight Win

The Indiana Pacers continue to shine. The squad has won five games in a row propelled by the consistent barrage of scoring. They have beaten the Bucks twice in the current winning streak. Indiana posted a 122-113 win on Monday and were 3.5-point dogs in a dominating 142-130 home win against the Bucks on Wednesday. The Pacers have been reliable, covering the spread in five consecutive games.

Tyrese Haliburton continues to shine. The 23-year-old point guard collected 31 points on Wednesday. Haliburton has netted an average of 24.9 PPG and leads the NBA in assists. He recorded 37 points against the Hawks in November. Myles Turner has reached 20 points in two of his last four decisions. The 27-year-old center has registered an average of 17.5 PPG on 52% shooting. Obi Toppin had one of his best games of the season against the Hawks, sinking 21 points. The 25-year-old power forward collected 15 on Wednesday and is averaging 11.6 PPG on the season.

The Pacers are 3-2 in their last five home bouts including a loss to the Magic. They covered the spread in three games in that span. Indiana plays at a quick pace and has reached 140 points in two of their last three games. They are averaging a remarkable 126.9 points which continues to lead the NBA. The Pacers are conceding an average of 124.6 points, pegging them 29th.