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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Indiana Pacers 128–108 on October 31 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with J. Johnson leading Atlanta's balanced attack with 22 points and N. Alexander-Walker adding 21 points. The Hawks' superior efficiency defined the contest: Atlanta shot 54.3 percent from the field and distributed 30 assists across the roster, while Indiana managed just 35.4 percent shooting and 13 three-pointers made. Atlanta's defensive intensity proved suffocating, holding the Pacers to a 100.4 offensive rating while generating 10 steals and forcing 12 turnovers. The third quarter proved decisive, with the Hawks outscoring Indiana 34–17 to build a commanding lead. P. Siakam paced the Pacers with 18 points and J. Walker contributed 17, but Indianapolis' 49 rebounds and 23 assists couldn't overcome their perimeter struggles and 127.0 defensive rating. The Hawks' 20-point margin of victory signals early-season momentum as Atlanta's offensive precision and ball movement establish them as a threat in the Eastern Conference.