INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Pacers guard and former Purdue star Braden Smith will get the starting nod for the first time in his NBA career for the Pacers on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks.

Smith, a Westfield native, has appeared in four games so far this season.

The Pacers have ruled out ten players for the game on their injury report.

Andrew Nembhard (cervical injury management), Aaron Nesmith (left hamstring injury management), Pascal Siakam (rest), Tyrese Haliburton (left hamstring strain), Ben Sheppard (left meniscus surgery), Johnny Furphy (right ACL repair/surgery), T.J. McConnell (right hamstring strain), Ivica Zubac (left ankle sprain), Obi Toppin (lumbar sprain), and Larry Nance Jr. (illness) have all been ruled out for the game.

The Pacers (2-5) look to snap their four-game losing streak against the Hawks (3-4). Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.