The Indiana Pacers continued their winning streak with a 150-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night. Led by All-Star guard Malcolm Haliburton, the Pacers had a dominant performance that saw them lead by as many as 44 points.
Haliburton had a career-high 18 assists to go along with his 15 points, as he continues to be one of the most efficient point guards in the league. He was able to get his teammates involved early and often, leading to a balanced scoring attack that saw seven Pacers score in double figures.
Domantas Sabonis had a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Myles Turner added 21 points and 10 rebounds. Doug McDermott was the team’s leading scorer with 24 points, while Justin Holiday chipped in with 18 points off the bench.
The Pacers’ defense was also impressive, holding the Hawks to just 38.8 percent shooting from the field and just 27.3 percent from beyond the arc. The Pacers also outrebounded the Hawks 54-35, which helped them control the game throughout.
The win was the Pacers’ sixth straight and improved their record to 37-25 on the season. They are currently in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings and are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Haliburton’s performance was a major factor in the Pacers’ victory and his 18 assists were a big reason why they were able to pull away from the Hawks. He is quickly becoming one of the best point guards in the league and is proving to be an invaluable asset for the Pacers.
The Pacers will look to keep their winning streak alive when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. It should be an exciting matchup between two teams that are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs.
