Jalen Johnson closes in on 4,000 career points
Atlanta Hawks meet Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena, Friday 11:00am (NBA). Indiana Pacers have won 54 of the 103 meetings with Atlanta Hawks since 2001.
The big picture
Atlanta Hawks come in 13th on the ladder; Indiana Pacers are 23rd. Atlanta Hawks have the higher position to protect.
Atlanta Hawks are 6–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.1 points for and 114.9 against.
Indiana Pacers are 3–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.2 points for and 114.2 against.
Form
Atlanta Hawks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Washington Wizards 139–132.
Indiana Pacers have won one of their last five and most recently beat Memphis Grizzlies 107–103.
Atlanta Hawks arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 103 times on our records since 2001: Atlanta Hawks 49, Indiana Pacers 54.
Last time out (2026-27), Atlanta Hawks won 108–104 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Biggest margin between these two: Indiana Pacers by 42 points in 2023-24 (157–115).
Players to watch
For Atlanta Hawks, watch Nickeil Alexander-Walker (22.3 points a game, 32 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jalen Johnson (18.3 points a game, 63 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Indiana Pacers, watch Tyrese Haliburton (21.8 points a game, 18 rebounds in 2026-27) and Pascal Siakam (21.3 points a game, 57 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Jalen Johnson is 12 points short of 4,000 for their career.
At State Farm Arena
Atlanta Hawks have won 17 of their last 22 at State Farm Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Atlanta Hawks go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
