Atlanta Hawks 124, Indiana Pacers 129
NBA · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers defeated Atlanta Hawks 129–124 on 2026-01-31 in NBA play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 8:27 swung win probability 24% → 57%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Atlanta Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 39 | 34 | 27 | 24 | 124 |
| Indiana Pacers | 35 | 45 | 23 | 26 | 129 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 8:27 swung win probability 24% → 57%.
Why Atlanta Hawks lost
- Lost Q2 34-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 8:27 (win probability 24% → 57% for the home side).
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 9–0 | Q2 8:27 | 24% → 57% |