Atlanta Hawks Announce Starting Lineup for Saturday’s Game Against Pacers
Following the end of their four-game winning streak, the Atlanta Hawks are eager to kick-start a new one. They face the Indiana Pacers tonight, aiming to secure victory on the road. With players Jalen Johnson and Zaccharie Risacher back in action, their return strengthens the team’s starting lineup.
Atlanta Hawks Starting Lineup for Tonight’s Game Against Pacers
- G – Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- G – Dyson Daniels
- F – Zaccharie Risacher
- F – Jalen Johnson
- C – Mouhamed Gueye
Game Context
This matchup marks the third and final encounter between the Hawks and Pacers for the 2025-26 NBA season. Atlanta enters this game having won their previous four contests against Indiana. In their earlier meetings this season, the Hawks averaged 130.0 points, 50.5 rebounds, 32.5 assists, and 10.5 steals.
Key Player Performances
Dyson Daniels has been a standout against the Pacers. In two games this season, he averaged 20.0 points, shot an impressive 64.3% from the field, and contributed averages of 7.0 rebounds and 7.5 assists. His performance has been key to the Hawks’ success.
Atlanta has maintained a strong passing game, recording 1,539 assists in their first 50 games. This figure ranks as the fifth-highest in NBA history for that stretch. The Hawks also recorded 732 turnovers, the second-fewest in the league, demonstrating their efficiency.
Notable Contributions
In their most recent game against the Houston Rockets, CJ McCollum led the team with 23 points. He has made significant contributions off the bench, averaging 18.8 points as a reserve. This performance ranks him second in the league for bench scoring since January 11.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker recently reached his 27th 20-point game of the season. He boasts a career-high free throw percentage of 88.2% this season, and he is shooting 94.5% from the line in January, the fourth-best in the league.
Looking Ahead
The Hawks aim to extend their winning streak against the Pacers tonight. With crucial players back in the lineup and strong statistics backing them, fans are optimistic about the team’s performance. Tune in to see if they can secure another victory on the road.
