The Indiana Pacers held off a late rally from the Brooklyn Nets to secure a 108-103 victory on Saturday, extending their winning streak to four games.
Returning from injury, Tyrese Haliburton delivered a 16-point, 12-assist double-double, while Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 26 points.
Despite a 20-point lead after three quarters, the Pacers had to withstand a Nets comeback, with Trendon Watford scoring 26 points off the bench.
Brooklyn Nets cut the deficit to just one with 4:30 to play, but Indiana held firm at the free-throw line to seal the win.
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks overpowered the Golden State Warriors 124-115, capitalizing on the absence of Stephen Curry.
Trae Young posted 25 points and 10 assists, while Onyeka Okongwu added 22 points and 12 rebounds as Atlanta dominated the paint.
The Hawks led by 12 at halftime and extended their advantage to 22 points in the fourth quarter, never allowing Golden State to gain momentum.
Jimmy Butler (25 points) and Moses Moody (20 points) tried to keep the Warriors in the game, but Atlanta’s balanced attack proved too strong.
The win keeps the Hawks in the mix for a play-in spot, while the Warriors remain in a battle to avoid the play-in tournament in the Western Conference.
