Hawks edge Pacers 108-104 in tightly contested game
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 3:44 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks narrowly defeated the Indiana Pacers 108-104 on November 2, 2026. Despite being limited to six players due to injuries, Indiana put up a strong fight, with Jay Huff scoring 22 points and Quenton Jackson adding 20. The Pacers closed the gap to 106-104 with just over a minute remaining but fell short after Jackson's missed three-pointer. Atlanta's Nickeil Alexander-Walker led all scorers with 34 points. This loss marks Indiana's fifth consecutive defeat as they continue to struggle with depth issues. Both teams are set to play again on Wednesday, with the Hawks facing Washington and the Pacers taking on Memphis.
- •Pacers fielded only six players due to injuries and rest.
- •Jay Huff led Indiana with 22 points in the loss.
- •Quenton Jackson's late layup cut the deficit to two points.
- •Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 34 points, leading all players.
- •Both teams face opponents on Wednesday.
- 3:44 AMESPN — Missing 11 players, Pacers play just six in loss to Hawks
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Down to 6 players, Jay Huff and Pacers put scare in Hawks before losing 108-104
"INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jay Huff scored 22 points for Indiana and the Pacers, down to six players because of injuries and rest, put a scare into the Atlanta Hawks before losing 108-104 on Monday night.Quenton Jackson added 20 points and Braden Smith had 19 points and 10 assists for the Pacers, who dropped their fifth straight game — a result that might have been considered inevitable before tipoff.
"With 11 players on the sideline Monday, the Pacers had just six log minutes in their 108-104 loss to the Hawks.
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External links- ESPNNov 3, 2026, 3:44 AMMissing 11 players, Pacers play just six in loss to Hawks
With 11 players on the sideline Monday, the Pacers had just six log minutes in their 108-104 loss to the Hawks.
- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 3:12 AMDown to 6 players, Jay Huff and Pacers put scare in Hawks before losing 108-104
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jay Huff scored 22 points for Indiana and the Pacers, down to six players because of injuries and rest, put a scare into the Atlanta Hawks before losing 108-104 on Monday night.Quenton Jackson added 20 points and Braden Smith had 19 points and 10 assists for the Pacers, who dropped their fifth straight game — a result that might have been considered inevitable before tipoff.
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