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The Indiana Pacers host the Atlanta Hawks with Tyrese Haliburton returning from a torn Achilles with no restrictions. After a 123-112 win over Minnesota, Indiana sits 1-0 in the Central Division.

Key players include Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, and Ben Sheppard, while injuries to Donte DiVincenzo, Johnny Furphy, and Larry Nance Jr. impact rotations. T.J. McConnell is day-to-day.

We analyze rim protection issues, pick-and-roll spacing, and predict a close Pacers victory against Atlanta's physical defense.

In this episode: Haliburton's Unrestricted Return & Matchup Storylines · Injury Report & Key Rotations Against Atlanta · Keys to the Game & Bold Prediction.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nba/ind/2026-10-08/transcript.html

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