The Indiana Pacers posted a 30-11 record at home during the regular season. They will need every shred of that home-court advantage after getting punched in the mouth by the Atlanta Hawks in Games 3 and 4.
After Hawks coach Larry Drew said his team was "physically manhandled" by the Pacers in Game 1, they really responded at home (per AP, via Fox Sports).
Indy lost control of the series down in Georgia, failing to push to Hawks to the brink and shooting just 32.7 percent from the field over the two losses. Atlanta took a page out of the Pacers' book and swarmed on defense, forcing copious missed shots from the perimeter.
Frank Vogel will need to counteract Atlanta's adjustments and get back to basics in a pivotal Game 5.
Game 5 Time: Wednesday, May 1, 8 p.m. ET
Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Series Record: Tied at 2-2
TV: NBA TV
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