Pacers Cruise Franchise-Record 50 Assists, Beat Hawks 150-116 🏀🔥 #PacersWin
Channel: News Scope
Date: 2024-01-06

🏀🔥 The Indiana Pacers showcased an extraordinary team effort as they secured their sixth consecutive victory, routing the Atlanta Hawks 150-116. Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 18 assists, contributing significantly to Indiana's franchise-record 50 assists in a single game. Haliburton, the NBA's assists leader, also added 10 points and eight rebounds in just over 25 minutes.

🌟 Myles Turner led the scoring for the Pacers with 27 points, supported by strong performances from Bennedict Mathurin (18 points), Bruce Brown (17 points), and Aaron Nesmith (15 points). The Pacers, known for their high-scoring prowess, reached the 150-point mark against the Hawks for the second time this season.

🔥 Indiana's impressive shooting display, with a 71% shooting percentage in the first half, propelled them to a commanding 78-54 lead at halftime. The Pacers maintained a 64% shooting accuracy throughout the game, while the Hawks struggled at 43%. The team's success was highlighted by their 19-of-39 shooting from beyond the arc.

💬 Pacers coach Rick Carlisle commended the team's unselfish play and emphasized the need to carry the momentum into the upcoming challenges. Dejounte Murray led the Hawks with 30 points, while Trae Young faced a tough shooting night, finishing with 13 points on 4-of-18 shooting.

🔜 The Pacers will look to continue their winning streak as they face the Boston Celtics in their next game.

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