Hawks name starting five for preseason matchup in Indiana

Alexander-Walker and Finney-Smith are resting for Atlanta.

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Hawks are starting Lu Dort along with Dyson Daniels, CJ McCollum, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu. Via @KLChouinard on X

What happened: Atlanta named its starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against Indiana. The Hawks are starting Dyson Daniels and CJ McCollum in the backcourt. They are joined by Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, and Lu Dort.

Why it matters: The lineup offers an early look at Atlanta's rotation as the team prepares for the 2026-27 season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dorian Finney-Smith are resting, creating more minutes for the starting group. Indiana is resting Tyrese Haliburton, leaving the Pacers to rely on the rest of their usual starters.

By the numbers: Atlanta enters the contest scoring 120.5 points per game this preseason, while the Pacers allow 119.0 points. Indiana is listed as a with a 234.5 total.

What to watch: Tipoff is scheduled for Saturday night in Indianapolis. The Hawks will continue finalizing their rotation before the regular season begins.

Sources

@KLChouinard 2026-10-10T22:37:42.911691+00:00

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