The Indiana Pacers have won six of their last eight games and each of their last two. On Thursday night, they will kick off a three-game road trip against the Atlanta Hawks. Additionally, six of their next seven games will be on the road. This will also be the first of two consecutive games against Atlanta.
Both teams met up one time so far this year--a February 1 battle that culminated in a five-point victory for the Pacers. While the Pacers will look to grab another victory and continue making their push for home-court advantage, the Hawks, who own the No. 9 seed in the East, will look to string together some wins to climb the rankings.
The Pacers have been on a tear since the All-Star break, whereas the Hawks have won just two of their last eight games and are 4-6 in their last 10.
Here is the full injury report for the Pacers and Hawks, including an update on Tyrese Haliburton.
3/6 Pacers injury report vs. Hawks
- RayJ Dennis (G League) - DOUBTFUL
- Enrique Freeman (G League) - DOUBTFUL
- Tyrese Haliburton (hip) - OUT
- Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) - OUT
- Quenton Jackson (G League) - DOUBTFUL
- Bennedict Mathurin (wrist) - OUT
Tyrese Haliburton has appeared on the Pacers' injury report with a hip injury. The Pacers initially listed him as questionable and day-to-day, but he is officially out against the Hawks. In his seven games since the All-Star break, the Wisconsin native is averaging 23.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 12 assists, and 2.6 steals while shooting 60% from the field and 54.5% from the three-point line.
Indiana has been without Bennedict Mathurin for the last three games as he recovers from a wrist injury and is listed as out once again. Since he is unable to suit up, the Pacers will continue to rely more heavily on Aaron Nesmith, who has played some great basketball recently.
3/6 Hawks injury report vs. Pacers
- Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) - OUT
- Jalen Johnson (shoulder) - OUT
- Vit Krejci (back) - OUT
- Larry Nance Jr. (knee) - OUT
- Daeqwon Plowden (G League) - OUT
- Jacob Toppin (G League) - OUT
- Trae Young (ankle) - AVAILABLE
Trae Young is on the Hawks' injury report with an ankle injury, but he is listed as available to play. The four-time All-Star is averaging 23.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 11.5 assists (league-leading), and 1.2 steals per game.
Kobe Bufkin and Jalen Johnson both suffered shoulder injuries in December and January, respectively. They are both officially out for the remainder of the season.
Hawks guard Vit Krejci has been out of action for the team's last eight games due to a back injury and will be out against the Pacers as well. It was announced on February 12 that he would be re-evaluated in three-to-four weeks.
Like Krejci, veteran big man Larry Nance Jr. has been out since just before the All-Star break and is also inactive against Indiana due to a back injury. Nance Jr. is expected to be re-evaluated in six weeks from his injury, however.
Daeqwon Plowden and Jacob Toppin (brother of Pacers forward Obi Toppin) will both miss the game against the Pacers due to G League assignments. Toppin signed with Atlanta on March 4 after being waived by the New York Knicks.