Atlanta Hawks Edge Indiana Pacers 119–117 in Preseason Thriller
In the 2026–27 NBA preseason game on October 10, the Atlanta Hawks narrowly defeated the Indiana Pacers 119–117, fueled by Jalen Johnson's 20-point, 7-rebound performance against the Pacers' balanced scoring.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
The Atlanta Hawks secured a 119–117 victory over the Indiana Pacers in their 2026–27 NBA preseason game on October 10, 2026. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 20 points and 7 rebounds while contributing 3 assists, shooting efficiently with 8-for-12 field goals including 2-for-2 from three-point range. His presence on the court for 24 minutes was a key factor in Atlanta's offensive output.
For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam and Kelly Oubre Jr. each scored 13 points. Siakam added 4 assists and converted all 6 of his free throw attempts, going 3-for-7 from the field and 1-for-3 from beyond the arc over 22 minutes. Oubre Jr. contributed 3 three-pointers on 5-for-8 shooting but did not attempt any free throws in his 20 minutes.
A notable contrast between the teams was the Hawks’ reliance on Johnson’s higher scoring and rebounding totals compared to the Pacers’ more evenly distributed scoring between Siakam and Oubre Jr. While Indiana had balanced contributions, Atlanta’s standout individual performance ultimately made the difference in a closely contested preseason matchup.
- Game scores and player statistics supplied by BALLDONTLIE.
Corner Wire covers MLB, NFL and NBA through its own newsroom. Send a correction.