Atlanta Hawks Defeat Los Angeles Clippers 112-108

Abstract

On the ultimate leg of a four-game west coast highway journey, the Atlanta Hawks pieced collectively their finest first half of the season. Because of a stout defensive effort, Atlanta took a 66-52 lead into intermission. 

Nevertheless, Nate McMillan’s squad was unrecognizable after the break. Los Angeles dominated the third quarter 35-19. However as a testomony to Atlanta’s resolve, they overcame a 13-point deficit and stole a 112-108 win.

Trae Younger led Atlanta with 30 factors and eight assists. Each Hawks starter sans Onyeka Okongwu scored in double-digits. Okongwu was thrust into the beginning lineup instead of Clint Capela (proper calf pressure) and had his fingers full with Los Angeles’ entrance court docket.

Clippers middle Ivica Zubac tallied 17 factors and 18 rebounds. Los Angeles dominated the boards however shot 38.9% from the sector and 33.3% from deep. Their bottom-five offense got here again to chunk them once more. 

Sunday evening’s sport was shaping up like a well-known story for Atlanta – construct a double-digit lead however lose it late. Atlanta’s core issues nonetheless exist, specifically outdoors taking pictures and depth, however they cut up the highway journey and take a much-needed victory right into a two-day break within the schedule.

Stats

Hawks Leaders

Trae Younger – 30 PTS, 8 AST

De’Andre Hunter – 20 PTS, 4 REB

Dejounte Murray – 16 PTS, 5 REB

Clippers Leaders

Kawhi Leonard – 29 PTS, 7 REB

Ivica Zubac – 17 PTS, 18 REB

Marcus Morris Sr. – 15 PTS, 6 REB