A stunning 17-0 run leads to a comeback win over the Pacers! McCollum heads three players scoring 20+ as the Hawks secure their third straight victory.

On January 27 Beijing time, the Hawks beat the Pacers 132-116, rallying with a 17-0 run in the latter half after being down by up to 15 points. Three Hawks players scored 20 or more points: McCollum scored 23 points with 8 rebounds and 7 assists, Daniels added 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists; Alexander-Walker provided 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, leading the Hawks to their third straight victory.

Statistical Summary

Pacers: Siakam led with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists; Nesmith added 18 points and 4 assists; Matherlin returned from a thumb injury to score 16 points; McConnell contributed 16 points and 3 assists; Walker had 12 points and 7 rebounds; Nembhard posted 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 13 assists.

Hawks: McCollum scored 23 points with 8 rebounds and 7 assists; Daniels had 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists; Alexander-Walker contributed 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Johnson added 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists; Okongwu posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds; Kennard scored 13 points; Koloko had 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 blocks; Kispert and Gaye contributed 7 points each, with Gaye also grabbing 6 rebounds.

Game Recap

In the middle of the third quarter, the Pacers built a 15-point lead and still led 92-85 near the end of the quarter. The Hawks then launched a scoring spree spanning quarters, scoring 17 straight points without allowing the opponent to score. Luke Kennard capped the run with a corner three-pointer, putting Atlanta ahead 102-92.

Siakam led the Pacers with a game-high 26 points. Nesmith contributed 18 points; Matherlin returned from a thumb injury and scored 16 points; T.J. McConnell also added 16 points.

The game was originally scheduled for the evening local time, but due to winter storms causing potential icy road conditions in the southern and northeastern U.S., it was moved to earlier in the afternoon on the same day.

For the Hawks, Porzingis (left Achilles tendinitis) and Richaun (left knee bone bruise) both missed their ninth consecutive game. The team announced Porzingis will be re-evaluated in about a week, while Richaun is expected to return in the next game. Koloko came off the bench to fill the gap left by their absence, scoring a career-high 12 points and recording 3 blocks.

Jalen Johnson struggled with his shooting, making only 5 of 19 attempts, finishing with 15 points. McCollum was hot from beyond the arc, hitting all five of his first three-point shots.

Starting Lineups

Pacers: Nembhard, Nesmith, Walker, Fofana, Siakam

Hawks: Alexander-Walker, Daniels, Johnson, Kispert, Okongwu