Hawks vs. Pacers, Game 1: Game thread, lineups, TV info and more

2012-13 NBA Regular Season
(44-38)	@	(49-32)
April 21, 2013 - 1:00 p.m. ET
Bankers Life Fieldhouse - Indianapolis, IN
TV: TNT ---- Radio: AM 1070/107.5 FM The Fan
Probable Starters
Jeff Teague	PG	George Hill
Devin Harris	SG	Lance Stephenson
Kyle Korver	SF	Paul George
Josh Smith	PF	David West
Al Horford	C	Roy Hibbert

The Indiana Pacers need to put the sloppy end of the season behind them in a hurry and assert themselves along with their formidable defense in Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks.

The Hawks are missing some depth and will be playing small which gives the Pacers a chance to control the style of play, but that will require a league-leading defensive effort that can handle Al Horford and Josh Smith around the rim while accounting for Kyle Korver and the speedy guard tandem of Jeff Teague and Devin Harris on the perimeter.

Patient offensive execution will also be critical for the Pacers. Ball movement for clean looks inside and out in the half court while pushing the ball in transition at every opportunity is the way the Pacers win. That means minimizing the stagnant offense which settles for perimeter shots.

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