Braden Smith scores double-double in Pacers' close loss to Hawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 3:15 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The Pacers narrowly fell to the Hawks 108-104 in Indianapolis on November 2. Missing all five starters due to injuries and illness, the Pacers had only six players available. Braden Smith, making his first NBA start, contributed significantly with 19 points and 10 assists. The Hawks benefited from a strong three-point shooting performance, connecting on 23 of 51 attempts. The loss marked the Pacers' fifth straight defeat, dropping their record to 2-6, while the Hawks improved to 4-4.
- •Game held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
- •Six Pacers players scored in double figures.
- •Hawks outscored Pacers 54-26 in the paint.
- •Nickeil Alexander-Walker led Hawks with 34 points.
- •The loss is the Pacers' fifth in six games.
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — With just six healthy players, Braden Smith almost leads Pacers to upset of Hawks
"The Pacers had just six healthy players for Monday's game against the Hawks but Braden Smith almost pulls out upset in first NBA start
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