NBA scores: Hawks win over Pacers in Wednesday night action

The Atlanta Hawks were one of the teams to post a win on Wednesday night. In the Southeast Division, only the Miami Heat could say the same.

NBA standings 2012: Atlanta Hawks behind Miami Heat after early results

The 2012 NBA season is just underway, and after the first few games the Atlanta Hawks have settled in behind the Miami Heat in the Southeast division standings.

Pacers vs. Hawks Final Score: Atlanta pulls ahead in final minutes, holds on for 89-86 win

The Atlanta Hawks won a close one on Wednesday night, taking the lead against the Indiana Pacers with just over a minute to go.

Pacers vs. Hawks score: Atlanta holds slim 51-50 lead at halftime

The Atlanta Hawks lead the Indiana Pacers 51-50 heading into halftime on Wednesday night at Philips Arena. Both teams have shot well from the field, with the Hawks at 53.7 percent and the Pacers at 50.0 percent.

A back and forth first quarter ended with Indiana pulling out ahead 25-22. David West got off to a hot start for the Pacers, scoring 10 points in the quarter.

Atlanta's bench provided a spark early in the second quarter, turning the two-point deficit into a 10-point lead less than four minutes into the quarter. The Hawks pushed the lead out to 11 before Indiana closed the gap at the end of the half.

In his return from an ankle injury, Josh Smith has nine points and three assists to lead Atlanta. Al Horford also has nine points for the Hawks. The Hawks' bench has scored 21 points to just 11 for Indiana's bench.

West leads Indiana with 14 points. Paul George, who will be counted on greatly in the absence of Danny Granger, has 10 points and five rebounds.

Pacers vs. Hawks: Atlanta goes big with starting lineup

The Hawks look to counter Indiana's interior size by sending out some size of their own.

Pacers Vs. Hawks: Atlanta talks about how to match up against Indiana

Some players such as Kyle Korver, Louis Williams and Josh Smith talk about the keys to winning Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers.

Pacers Vs. Hawks: Josh Smith back in lineup for matchup with Indy

Josh Smith will return to the Hawks lineup on Wednesday when they take on the Indiana Pacers at Philips Arena.

Hawks Vs. Pacers time, tv, radio info and more

The Atlanta Hawks are back in action Wednesday night when they host the Indiana Pacers at Philips Arena. Josh Smith sat out Sunday's win over the Thunder and his status for tonight's game is still unkn