Indiana won their last meeting; depleted Pacers seek upset as Hawks hope star forward Jalen Johnson plays: Preview, Starters, Injuries, Watch

Indiana seeks a response

The Pacers opened November with a 98-90 home loss to Brooklyn, their lowest-scoring game of the season. After putting up 136 points against the Nets on Oct. 25, Indiana missed star point guard Tyrese Haliburton in Sunday’s rematch.

Andrew Nembhard led Indiana with 23 points, but the team shot 40 percent and scored only 40 first-half points. The Pacers lost five of seven and were outrebounded 43-37, with no player collecting more than six boards.

Atlanta aims for stronger start

The Hawks lost 121-99 at New Orleans on Halloween. They shot 38.5 percent overall and made 8 of 46 three-point attempts, while committing 19 turnovers. CJ McCollum scored a team-high 14 points as seven Atlanta players reached double figures. New Orleans built a 35-18 first-quarter lead, and Hawks coach Quin Snyder said his team wants Aaron Wiggins and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to shoot aggressively early in possessions.

Recent matchup favors Indiana

Indiana ended Atlanta’s four-game winning streak in the series with a 129-124 victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Jan. 31. Nembhard posted 26 points and 10 assists, while All-Star Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double with 33 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

A 45-point second quarter helped the Pacers take control. Atlanta leads the regular-season series 113-101 and has won 10 of the teams’ last 17 meetings.

Game details and assistance

The game is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26, at 8:10 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum in Indianapolis, Indiana. The article does not provide starters, injury details beyond Indiana’s concerns, or a broadcast listing. People seeking help with a gambling problem can call 1-800-GAMBLER.