Hoops Habit
Fansided

Indiana Pacers: What’s Most Important When Playing Atlanta?

By Matthew Handel

Jan 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) dribbles the ball as Indiana Pacers guard George Hill (3) defends at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) dribbles the ball as Indiana Pacers guard George Hill (3) defends at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 4
Next
NBA
Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Score Over 100/Keep Atlanta Under 100

If you look at the last game between these two, the score was 111-92. When the Pacers scored over 100 and they gave up less than 100, it resulted in a win.

This has been a common theme for both the Pacers and Hawks. In games that the Hawks score over 100 points, they are 24-3, so keeping them under that mark is very important for the Pacers to win. What about when the opposing team scores more than 100 on the Hawks? Well, this season they have a record of 11-14 when that happens.

For the Pacers, scoring over 100 is important, as they have a record of 17-14 in games when they score more than 100. Also, with a record of 5-19 when opposing teams score more than 100, it is crucial that the Pacers keep the Hawks under that point total.

The majority of the scoring for the Pacers will have to come from Paul George and Monta Ellis, they are the only Pacers in the starting lineup who average more points per game compared to their counterpart in the Hawks’ starting five.

Next: If You Box Out You Win

Home/Indiana Pacers