Hoopinion: January 8th Game Preview: Indiana Pacers (14-19) @ Atlanta Hawks 24-14

[Hawksquawk]

TIP-OFF: 7pm (EST)

TELEVISION: SportSouth

RADIO: The Hawks have moved to 97.9 on the FM dial this season.

GAME NOTES: Hawks/Pacers

ATLANTA INJURY REPORT: Marvin Williams has been upgraded to day-to-day.

INDIANA INJURY REPORT: None.

BY THE NUMBERS

2010-11	Poss	Off Eff	eFG%	FT Rate	OR%	TO%
IND (off)	94.5	1.018	48.2	19.9	23.3	14.3
ATL (def)	90.4	1.045	48.2	27.4	25.3	14.5

2010-11	Poss	Off Eff	eFG%	FT Rate	OR%	TO%
IND (def)	94.5	1.026	46.9	33.9	25.2	13
ATL (off)	90.2	1.077	51.2	22.6	23.7	15.5

OTHER PERSPECTIVES: Eight Points Nine Seconds, Indy Cornrows

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY: Atlanta -7, 192.5 o/u

PREVIOUSLY...the Indiana Pacers lost at home 90-87 to the San Antonio Spurs last night. It was the ninth loss in twelve games for the Pacers. Their 12-point fourth quarter overshadowed a surprise 23-point, 12-rebound night from Tyler Hansbrough in his first start of the season and the second start of his career.

The Hawks beat the Pacers both times the teams have met this season: 102-92 in Indiana on November 16th and 97-83 in Atlanta on December 11th.

Consider this an open thread for all pre-game, in-game, and post-game (but pre-recap) thoughts.

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