Hawks Hold Off Pacers 108-104 Behind Alexander-Walker’s 34

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Indiana Pacers 108-104 on Monday, November 2, 2026, behind Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s game-high 34 points and four steals. Atlanta made 23 three-pointers and held off Indiana’s second-half comeback at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, improving to 4-4 while the Pacers fell to 2-6.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Hawks Establish an Early Advantage

Atlanta opened with its highest-scoring quarter of the night, outscoring Indiana 37-29. That eight-point advantage gave the visitors an early cushion in front of 16,058 fans in Indianapolis.

Second Quarter: Atlanta Extends Its Lead

The Hawks added another 31 points in the second quarter while holding the Pacers to 27. Atlanta entered halftime ahead 68-56, with its productive first half providing the margin it would need after the break.

Third Quarter: Indiana Starts Closing the Gap

Indiana outscored Atlanta 23-19 in the third, reducing the deficit to 87-79. The Hawks’ scoring slowed considerably from their first-half output, but they still carried an eight-point lead into the final period.

Fourth Quarter: Pacers Rally Falls Short

The Pacers won the fourth quarter 25-21, trimming another four points from Atlanta’s advantage. Indiana finished with a 48-40 scoring edge in the second half, but the Hawks retained enough of their halftime cushion to secure the 108-104 victory in regulation.

Key Performers

• Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Hawks: Led all scorers with 34 points and added four steals, delivering the game’s standout individual performance.
• CJ McCollum, Hawks: Recorded a game-high 12 assists, accounting for 40% of Atlanta’s 30 assists.
• Onyeka Okongwu, Hawks: Led Atlanta with 10 rebounds as the visitors finished with a 49-39 advantage on the boards.
• Jay Huff, Pacers: Paced Indiana with 22 points and eight rebounds.
• Braden Smith, Pacers: Delivered a double-double with 19 points and 10 assists, plus three steals.

NerdSports Stat: Atlanta scored 69 points from three-pointers—25 more than Indiana’s combined total from three-pointers and free throws (44).

Game Analysis: Three-Point Production Makes the Difference

The Hawks won despite shooting a lower overall percentage than the Pacers. Atlanta finished 40-for-103 from the field, or 38.8%, while Indiana went 38-for-80, or 47.5%. The difference was where those baskets came from: Atlanta made 23 of 51 three-point attempts, compared with Indiana’s 8-for-34 performance.

That translated into a 69-24 advantage in points from beyond the arc. The Hawks shot 45.1% from three-point range, while the Pacers managed 23.5%. Atlanta’s perimeter production compensated for a difficult night inside the arc, where it made just 17 of 52 attempts.

Indiana kept the final margin close through two-point scoring and free throws. The Pacers converted 30 of 46 two-point attempts and went 20-for-23 at the line. Atlanta made only five of eight free throws, leaving Indiana with a 15-point advantage there.

Possession volume also mattered. Atlanta attempted 23 more field goals, collected 10 more rebounds and finished with eight more assists. Those advantages helped the Hawks withstand Indiana’s better overall shooting percentage and second-half improvement.

What the Result Means

Atlanta returned to .500 at 4-4 and improved to 3-2 on the road, while Indiana dropped to 2-6 and remained winless at home at 0-4. Both teams play again Wednesday, November 4: the Hawks host the Washington Wizards at 4:00 p.m. PST, and the Pacers host the Memphis Grizzlies at 5:00 p.m. PST. Atlanta heads into that matchup with a road win secured; Indiana will seek its first home victory of the season.

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