The Atlanta Hawks suffered an 8th consecutive loss against the Indiana Pacers, the second-biggest losing streak by an NBA team. The Indiana Pacers edged out the Atlanta Hawks 132-127 on Saturday night, fending off a late surge to secure their third consecutive win.

Pascal Siakam stepped up in the final minutes, sinking a crucial three-pointer that sparked an 11-3 run to seal the victory. Indiana dominated early by building an 18-point lead in the first half. But the Hawks, led by Trae Young, clawed their way back and briefly took control in the third quarter.

Young, who erupted for 26 of his 34 points after halftime, also dished out 17 assists and kept Atlanta within striking distance until the final minutes.

Despite the Hawks’ resilience, the Pacers found their rhythm back when it mattered most. Siakam’s late three broke a 119-119 tie, and Aaron Nesmith followed up with another, giving Indiana a cushion they wouldn’t give up. The Pacers took advantage of Atlanta’s mistakes by converting turnovers into key points that made the difference.

Atlanta showed flashes of a fight on an eight-game losing streak but couldn’t close it out. Indiana, meanwhile, proved they could finish under pressure—something they’ll need to maintain as they push for a postseason spot.