The Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks are gearing up to square off against one another for the second time in three days. Atlanta took the first game and will look to make it two straight wins.
Both teams enter this game with notable players on the injury reports. For the Pacers, star guard Tyrese Haliburton remains on the injury report as he deals with a lingering left hip flexor strain.
This injury forced Haliburton to miss the previous game for the Pacers. Haliburton was listed as questionable entering the game and will miss this contest today.
Tyrese Haliburton (hip) ruled out Saturday.
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Having Halibrton on the floor changes everything for the Pacers as he is the leader of the team. His presence, especially offensively, gives the Pacers a real chance every time out.
Indiana looked very out of sorts at times without Haliburton in the first game. The star guard has averaged 18.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 8.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game this season.
The Pacers currently hold a record of 35-26 on the season, sitting in the No. 5 spot within the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Indiana has battled back from a rough start to the season and has established themselves as a true contender.
As for the Hawks, star guard Trae Young has been listed on the injury report as he deals with some right Achilles tendinitis. Young was able to play in the previous game and helped Atlanta get the big win.
Young was listed as probable heading into the game and will play in this matchup.
Trae Young (Achilles) available to play Saturday.
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As the Hawks look to secure a playoff spot, the availability of Young becomes that much more important. The guard has averaged 23.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 11.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
Entering this game, the Hawks hold a record of 29-34 on the season. The team sits in the No. 9 spot within the East standings and they look to be a shoe-in for a Play-In spot.
However, where they land in the East Play-In remains unknown as multiple teams are fighting for seeding purposes.
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