NEW DELHI: Despite missing their top scorer Tyrese Haliburton, who is out with a strained left hamstring, the Indiana Pacers showcased their depth by placing eight players in double figures and defeating the Atlanta Hawks 126-108. The Pacers improved to 2-0 without Haliburton, who leads the team in scoring and assists.
Obi Toppin and Buddy Hield led the Pacers with 18 points each, while Bennedict Mathurin added 15 points, and Aaron Nesmith contributed 13. Myles Turner, Bruce Brown, and Isaiah Jackson each scored 12 points, and Andrew Nembhard had 10.
Dejounte Murray led the Hawks with 29 points, but Trae Young struggled with his shooting, making only 4 of 17 attempts and finishing with 13 points, matching his season low. Despite Young and Bogdan Bogdanovic both reaching the milestone of 1,000 career three-pointers, the Hawks couldn't overcome the Pacers' balanced scoring.
The Pacers shot an impressive 84.2 percent from the field in the first quarter, building an early lead. Although the Hawks made a run to trim the deficit, the Pacers maintained control throughout the game. They outscored the Hawks in the third quarter, extending their lead to 20 points and securing their ninth win in the last 10 games.
Indiana's depth and team effort were evident in the victory, emphasizing their ability to perform well even in the absence of key players.
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