INDIANAPOLIS —
The Hawks’ inability to close out games continued to haunt them Friday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in their ninth straight loss, this one a crushing 105-104 overtime setback to the Indiana Pacers.
Hawks point guard Trae Young was once again brilliant, matching his career high with 49 points. Young’s final bucket in regulation, with 11.5 seconds left, tied the game to force OT. The second-year star poured in 29 points over the fourth and overtime periods on 10 for 14 shooting, including 5-for-8 from 3-point range.
“If we don’t win, none of that matters,” Young said.