PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers, ranked first in high spacing on offense, will look to break through their early-season struggles when hosting the Atlanta Hawks, who boast the league's second-ranked defensive rebounding. Indiana enters this matchup still searching for their first regular season win after an 0-4 start , though they've managed to lose by just six combined points in their last two games. The Pacers will take the court severely depleted, missing six key contributors including starters Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin. Still, Pascal Siakam has anchored the team through the injury crisis, averaging 26.3 points on 44 percent shooting along with 11 rebounds per game. Atlanta arrives as a slight favorite but without star point guard Trae Young, who sustained a right knee sprain and has been ruled out. The Hawks' defensive approach centers on their ability to force turnovers and limit three-point attempts, ranking third in turnover creation and fifth in three-point defense. Jalen Johnson has led the Hawks with 23 points in their most recent outing, while Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis are both averaging 20 points per game through five contests. Fresh off a 117-112 road win against Brooklyn, Atlanta will attempt to maintain momentum despite the absence of their primary playmaker.