Pacers host Hawks with status of stars in question

Two teams going in different directions will take the court Friday when the Indiana Pacers host the Atlanta Hawks for the second of three meetings this season.

The Pacers, despite their 119-113 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday, have won six of their last eight games. The Hawks, coming offa 114-105 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, have lost six of their last eight.

The Pacers won the first game between the teams, 129