Potential home court advantage in an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series is within reach for the Indiana Pacers, if only the team could solve its woes on the road.

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As for the Hawks, star guard Trae Young has been listed on the injury report as he deals with some right Achilles tendinitis. Young was able to play in the previous game and helped Atlanta get the big win. Young was listed as probable heading into the game and will play in this matchup.

Last year, the Pacers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals. A lot of NBA fans seem to forget that. Is a repeat performance possible? Most fans will tell you no.

Trae Young had team highs of 36 points and eight assists on Saturday, helping the Atlanta Hawks post a 120-118 win over the visiting Indiana Pacers.

Indiana enters a matchup with Chicago after losing three road games in a row. The teams match up Monday for the first time this season.

Atlanta plays Indiana in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.

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