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Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Game Preview (03/08): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Game Preview (03/08): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Pragya Chowdhury / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 8, 2025, 12:39 IST

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The Indiana Pacers aim to recover against the Atlanta Hawks, who recently defeated them. Missing key players like Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin, the Pacers rely on Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith's performances. With both teams having injury concerns, tonight's game challenges the Pacers to adjust their strategy and tackle Trae Young's scoring and playmaking prowess.

Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Game Preview (03/08): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

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Tonight, the Indiana Pacers look to rebound from a recent loss as they clash with the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks, capitalizing on the Pacers' missing key players, Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin, in their last meeting, will once again rely on Trae Young's impressive scoring and playmaking. To counter Atlanta's high-powered offense, the Pacers, currently fifth in the East, will need standout performances from Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith. With Haliburton's availability still in question, the Pacers must quickly adjust their strategy to overcome a Hawks team that recently snapped their losing streak against them.
Continue reading to know the starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more.

Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks: Projected Starting Five (March 08, 2025)

Indiana Pacers Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Tyrese Haliburton	18.5	3.5	8.9
Andrew Nembhard	10.3	3.2	5.0
Aaron Nesmith	10.3	3.7	1.3
Pascal Siakam	20.8	7.2	3.3
Myles Turner	15.6	6.5	1.6

Atlanta Hawks Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Trae Young	23.6	3.1	11.6
Dyson Daniels	14.0	5.6	4.1
Mouhamed Gueye	6.0	3.3	0.6
Zaccharie Risacher	11.6	3.6	1.3
Onyeka Okongwu	12.6	8.3	2.2

(NOTE: Projected Starters are subject to change)

Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks: Key Players to Watch on (March 08, 2025)

Indiana Pacers Key Players

Pascal Siakam
Tyrese Haliburton

Atlanta Hawks Key Players

Trae Young
Dyson Daniels

Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks: Injury Report of (March 08, 2025)

Indiana Pacers:

Player	Status	Injury
Tyrese Haliburton	GTD	Hip
Isaiah Jackson	OFS	Achilles
Bennedict Mathurin	GTD	Wrist
Aaron Nesmith	GTD	Hip

Atlanta Hawks:

Player	Status	Injury
Kobe Bufkin	OFS	Shoulder
Jalen Johnson	OFS	Shoulder
Vit Krejci	GTD	Back
Caris LeVert	GTD	Knee
Terance Mann	GTD	Quadriceps
Larry Nance Jr	OUT	Knee
Daeqwon Plowden	GTD	Elbow
Trae Young	GTD	Achilles

Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks: Team Stats of (March 08, 2025)

Statistics	Indiana Pacers	Atlanta Hawks
Records	35-26	29-34
Standings	5th	8th
Home/Away	15-16	14-16
OFF RTG	8th	20th
DEF RTG	18th	20th
NET RTG	15th	21st

Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks: Previous Matchups

The last time the Atlanta Hawks faced the Indiana Pacers was on March 6, 2025. The Hawks were able to win that game with just a 06-point margin, as the Pacers scored 118 points.

Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks: Leading Players of (March 08, 2025)

Statistic	Indiana Pacers (Leaders)	Atlanta Hawks (Leaders)
Points	Pascal Siakam (20.8)	Trae Young (23.6)
Rebounds	Pascal Siakam (7.2)	Jalen Johnson (10.0)
Assists	Tyrese Haliburton (8.9)	Trae Young (11.6)

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Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks: Date, Time, and Venue

The Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks will be live from 08:00 p.m. ET from Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina.

How to watch Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks: Streaming Details of (March 08, 2025)

TV: NBCSBA
Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass

About the Author

Pragya Chowdhury

Pragya is a seasoned entertainment journalist and editor with a strong focus on pop culture. With over five years of experience in the industry, she has worked with leading outlets, where she served as the Entertainment Editor. She is passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with readers and driving meaningful conversations in the world of pop culture.

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