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Trae Young has 22 points and 16 assists in the Hawks' 124-118 victory over the Pacers

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) celebrates with teammate terance Mann (14) in the first half Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) celebrates with teammate terance Mann (14) in the first half Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Posted Thursday, March 6, 2025 11:27 pm

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young had 22 points and 16 assists, Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points and 13 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 124-118 on Thursday night to open a two-game set.

Georges Niang scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter for the Hawks, who had lost five in a row against Indiana since the 2022-23 season. His layup with 1:07 left put Atlanta up 116-109.

Pascal Siakam had 35 points for the Pacers, who were playing without two-time All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton for only the second time this season. Haliburton was out with a hip issue.

The Pacers had a 92-82 lead late in the third quarter after an 11-0 run when Siakam hit three 3-pointers. Atlanta outscored them 38-24 in the fourth quarter.

Aaron Nesmith added 21 points for the Pacers, while Andrew Nembhard had 15 points and 10 assists.

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