The Memphis Grizzlies ( 37 - 24 ) defeated the visiting Utah Jazz ( 28 - 33 ) 94 - 88 , Friday night at FedEx Forum . The Utah Jazz have really been struggling after a great run that brought them to the threshold of the top - eight in the West . The Jazz have now lost five in a row as they fell to the re - tooled Grizzlies on Friday night . Despite missing Marc Gasol and trading away Jeff Green , the Grizzlies have been playing very well lately , as they notched their third win in a row , and their seventh in nine games . Memphis has also now surpassed the 100 - point mark in 19 of its last 21 games , an impressive feat for a team that previously ranked among the bottom - five for most of the season . Memphis answered a strong start by the Jazz with a 30 - 11 second quarter , however the Jazz fired back again with a 33 - 18 third quarter . The Grizzles entered the fourth down by five but buckled down to grind out the win . Zach Randolph led the Grizzlies with a game - high 25 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , along with eight rebounds , in 35 minutes . Lance Stephenson chipped in 16 points ( 8 - 11 FG ) and five rebounds , in 24 minutes off the bench , while Mario Chalmers tallied 11 points , six rebounds and five assists , in 30 minutes off the bench . Memphis hit only 4 - 18 from deep but did better at the foul line hitting 16 - 19 . Mike Conley was relatively quiet as he finished with 12 points and four assists , after averaging 19 points in his last nine games . Utah 's Rudy Gobert had a strong game , as he tallied a double - double including 13 points and 18 rebounds , along with five blocked shots , in 38 minutes . Gordon Hayward chipped in 18 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , along with six rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 38 minutes . Shelvin Mack started at point guard for the Jazz and logged a solid 12 points , eight assists , five rebounds and two steals , in 29 minutes . Utah missed 10 of its 29 free throws and gave up 17 turnovers en route to an eighth loss in 10 games . The Jazz move on to New Orleans where they will wrap up their current four - game road trip , on Saturday . The Grizzlies host the Suns on Sunday .


The Phoenix Suns ( 17 - 46 ) earned a road win over the Memphis Grizzlies ( 37 - 25 ) Sunday afternoon at FedExForum , 109 - 100 . The Grizzlies led for much of the first half and took a six - point advantage into the halftime break . But the Suns exploded out of the break with a 25 - 6 run that included a four - minute scoreless drought by the Grizzlies . The Suns took an 11 - point lead into the final frame and the Grizzlies could n't even trim the deficit below five points in the fourth quarter . Suns guard Devin Booker led all scorers with 27 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 4 - 11 3PT , 7 - 7 FT ) and added nine assists as he powered the Phoenix offense . Alex Len notched a double - double with 19 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 9 - 13 FT ) and 16 rebounds to go with six assists and a pair of blocks . Mirza Teletovic scored 18 in just 20 minutes off the bench behind 4 - 7 shooting on three - pointers . He was just part of Phoenix 's lights out shooting , as they shot 52 percent from the floor and a sharp 12 - 28 ( 42 percent ) from deep . Mike Conley 's 22 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 5 3PT , 5 - 6 FT ) led the Grizzlies . Matt Barnes was the only other Memphis starter in double figures with 17 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 4 - 6 3PT ) . The Grizzlies offense sputtered despite a solid 10 - 22 ( 46 percent ) shooting performance from three - point land , as they just could n't get it going inside . Memphis shot just 22 - 58 ( 38 percent ) on two - point shots . Conley , Barnes and Jeff Green , who scored 17 points on 5 - 7 shooting off the bench , were the only Grizzlies to shoot at least 50 percent . The Suns return home to host the Knicks on Wednesday . The Grizzlies head on the road for a Monday matchup against the Cavaliers .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 39 - 26 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 25 - 39 ) 121 - 114 in overtime on Friday . Both squads managed to light up the scoreboard , despite entering the game with depleted rosters . The Pelicans were without Norris Cole for a second straight game due to his back injury , while Zach Randolph ( knee ) , Chris Andersen ( shoulder ) and the recently - waived Mario Chalmers ( Achilles ) were all missing from the Grizzlies starting unit . However , a number of backup players took advantage of their opportunities , including New Orleans ' Toney Douglas , and Memphis ' JaMychal Green , Briante Weber and Lance Stephenson . Although both clubs played well on offense , the Grizzlies were able to stay hot with their shots throughout the game , posting a 49 percent success rate from the field and 43 percent from three - point range . They also elicited 17 turnovers from the Pelicans , and were able to pull out the win despite blowing the 73 - 66 lead they 'd entered the fourth quarter with . Jrue Holiday led the way for New Orleans with 34 points , 10 assists , five rebounds and a steal , although he did commit a game - high seven turnovers . Anthony Davis was close behind with a 25 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included a pair of assists , a steal and a block . Dante Cunningham was a surprise contributor on offense , compiling 17 points , six rebounds , an assist , two steals and four blocks . Douglas pitched in with 12 points , seven rebounds , six assists and two steals . Ryan Anderson was superb in pacing the bench , posting 24 points , 12 rebounds and three assists . The Pelicans remain in last place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division , and are 9 games behind the eighth - seeded Houston Rockets . They head to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks on Saturday night . Memphis was led by a career - high 33 points from Stephenson , who caught fire off the bench over 38 minutes . He added seven rebounds , four assists , two steals and a block . Matt Barnes was next with a triple - double , collecting 26 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists . He also recorded a pair of steals . Green totaled 21 points , 10 rebounds , an assist , a steal and a block . Weber posted 10 points , seven assists , five rebounds , a steal and a block . The Grizzlies remain in second place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division , and retain a hold of the fifth seed in the conference as well . They head to Atlanta to take on the Hawks on Saturday night .


The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 22 - 46 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 39 - 29 ) Wednesday night at FedExForum , 114 - 108 . The final score made this one look closer than it was , as the Timberwolves opened up a 17 - point lead with a 42 - 25 first quarter , and the Grizzlies did n't pull any closer than nine points until late in the fourth quarter . Minnesota 's largest lead was 20 in the third quarter as Memphis 's lineup was exceptionally thin - - with Mike Conley , P.J . Hairston and Marc Gasol already out long - term , Zach Randolph ( knee ) , Chris Andersen ( shoulder ) and Vince Carter ( calf ) were unable to suit up , and Lance Stephenson had to play 36 minutes despite suffering a wrist injury over the weekend . Zach LaVine led all scorers with 28 points , tying his second - highest output this season , as he knocked down six three - pointers and shot 11 - 19 from the floor . Karl-Anthony Towns scored 18 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 8 - 9 FT ) , grabbed 10 rebounds , dished four assists , nabbed two steals and blocked a shot . The Wolves ran ragged over the Grizzlies defense , as they shot 56 percent from the floor and 10 - 21 ( 48 percent ) from the three - point line and assisted on 31 of their 40 made baskets . Stephenson 's 24 points off the bench led the Grizzlies , and he added 11 rebounds and seven assists in a valiant effort . Memphis got double - doubles from Jeff Green ( 18 points , 10 rebounds ) and Matt Barnes ( 14 points , 10 rebounds ) and managed to grab an absurd 27 offensive rebounds on 56 missed shots . Their work on the boards almost fueled an unlikely comeback , but their poor shooting from deep ( 4 - 20 , 20 percent ) was too much to overcome . The Timberwolves continue their road trip Friday against the Rockets . The Grizzlies take off for a Thursday matchup against the Bucks .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 40 - 30 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 43 - 25 ) 113 - 102 on Saturday . Memphis came into this game as a double - digit underdog , but walked away with a huge win . Zach Randolph returned from a seven - game absence and was clearly the star , as he recorded his first career triple - double . The key for the Grizzlies was the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 rebounds to the Clippers 30 . Los Angeles has n't been playing their best ball recently and this may be their worst loss in that stretch . Chris Paul still showed up though , as he tallied 25 points and six assists in the defeat . DeAndre Jordan was the only other player who scored more than 12 , as he totaled 16 points , seven rebounds , two blocks and two steals . The Clippers have a quick turnaround , as they play the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday in their next matchup . The Grizzlies continue to surprise and these sort of wins are a credit to their resiliency and grittiness . Zach Randolph played one of his best games of his career , as he accumulated 29 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the win . Tony Allen continued his offensive surge as well , as he scored 22 of his own . JaMychal Green was a great energizer off the bench , as he amassed 11 points , seven rebounds , four assists and four steals . The Grizzlies will look to build off this win against the Phoenix Suns on Monday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 62 - 12 ) picked up a road win over the Memphis Grizzlies ( 41 - 33 ) despite resting many of their top players Wednesday night at FedExForum , 101 - 87 . Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili were both inactive , and David West , Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker all sat out as the Spurs continue to get their bodies rested for the postseason . Still , with the Grizzlies missing Marc Gasol , Mike Conley , Zach Randolph and P.J . Hairston to injuries , the Spurs faced little resistance as they took an 8 - point lead into halftime and led by double - digits for the entire fourth quarter . LaMarcus Aldridge was San Antonio 's lone star in the lineup , and he dominated the game , scoring a game - high 31 points ( 11 - 16 FG , 9 - 11 FT ) and grabbing a game - high 13 rebounds ( four offensive ) . Patty Mills ( 7 - 10 FG , 3 - 4 3PT ) added 17 points in 22 minutes off the bench . The Spurs shot a robust 51 percent from the field as Memphis 's depleted front line offered little resistance inside . Vince Carter was Memphis 's leading scorer as he managed 14 points ( 3 - 9 FG , 2 - 3 3PT , 6 - 7 FT ) in 21 minutes off the bench . Jeff Green 's 12 points ( 5 - 9 FG ) led Memphis 's starters as the toll of playing through the Grizzlie 's myriad injuries is showing . Memphis managed just 40 percent from the field and committed 14 turnovers against just 19 assists as the reserves continue to have trouble producing offense . Memphis has now shot better than 50 percent from the field just once in its past 16 games . The Grizzlies remain at home for a Wednesday matchup against Denver . The Spurs return home to host the Pelicans on Wednesday .


In a game with little impact on shaping the playoff picture , the Denver Nuggets ( 32 - 44 ) beat the banged - up Memphis Grizzlies ( 41 - 34 ) 109 - 105 . The Nuggets , though not mathematically eliminated from playoff contention , sit six games back from the eighth spot in the West . Wednesday 's contest did help their case , however , as they were able to stave off a 37 - point fourth quarter from the Grizzlies and win . Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay led the starters with 17 points , while Sixth Man of the Year contender Will Barton exploded for 25 off the bench . The entire team saw efficient and effective shooting , hitting over 48 percent from the floor and sinking 13 three - pointers . The Grizzlies , meanwhile , have suffered due to the loss of star center Marc Gasol and point guard Mario Chalmers to injury . The team still sits at fifth in the West , but the Trail Blazers have crept within three games of the spot . On Wednesday , the team was carried by veteran Zach Randolph 's 26 points . Forward Jeff Green also contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds off the bench . The team struggled from the line , however , hitting just 63 percent of its free - throws . The Nuggets will travel to New Orleans Thursday , while the Grizzlies will take on Toronto on Saturday .


The Toronto Raptors ( 51 - 24 ) extended their franchise record for wins in a season with a 99 - 95 victory Friday against the host Memphis Grizzlies ( 41 - 35 ) . The Raptors continue to build themselves as a viable contender , remaining within striking distance of the Cleveland Cavaliers for control of the Eastern Conference . The All-Star backcourt of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan has played no small part , of course , as the duo 's members remain the top two scorers on the team . This held true on Friday , as DeRozan led the team and the game with 27 points , complemented by Lowry 's 22 . Center Jonas Valanciunas , meanwhile , came up big with 14 rebounds and a whopping seven blocked shots . All in all , it was a solid yet narrow win for the Raptors , who have built momentum heading into the postseason . Memphis , meanwhile , is quickly falling in the standings after what has now been a five - game skid . The absence of star center Marc Gasol has been a difference - maker , and will potentially put the Grizzlie 's fifth spot in the West in jeopardy . Memphis shot just 41 percent from the field on Friday , a significantly lower mark than their opponents were held to . Veteran big Zach Randolph offered up 16 points , but did so on just 6 - for - 18 shooting . Things look bleak for Memphis as the team remains riddled with injuries going forward . The Raptors will face one of the toughest matchups in the association on Saturday as they face the Spurs in San Antonio . The Grizzlies , meanwhile , will host the Orlando Magic on Sunday .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 42 - 36 ) left the Chicago Bulls ( 39 - 39 ) barely clinging to their playoff dreams , beating them 108 - 92 on Tuesday . Memphis is left jockeying with Portland for the fifth seed in the West , holding just a single - game lead after Tuesday 's win . Injuries to star center Marc Gasol and point guard Mario Chalmers have left the team , once slated as a Western Conference contender , decimated and struggling to close out the season . Veteran Zach Randolph took matters into his own hands on Tuesday , however , going for 27 points and 10 rebounds en route to the big win . All-Defense team guard Tony Allen , meanwhile , showed off his lockdown skills on the perimter by stealing the ball four times . The team forced 20 turnovers as a whole in what was a solid defensive outing . The Bulls , meanwhile , look as though they may miss the playoffs for the first time since 2007 - 8 . With four games remaining , including matchups against the Heat and Cavaliers , and a 3 game deficit to overcome , the Bulls may find themselves on the outside of the postseason looking in . Tuesday 's double - digit beatdown did not instill confidence for the squad , as turnovers and free - throw shooting both looked weak in Memphis . Hitting just 68 percent of shots from the line , the Bulls struggled mightily at the charity stripe . All-Star Jimmy Butler was reduced to a non - factor by veteran defensive specialist Tony Allen . Butler scored just five points on the night . The Bulls face a make - or - break matchup on Thursday in Miami . Memphis , meanwhile , will travel to take on Dallas on Friday .


The Golden Sate Warriors ( 71 - 9 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 42 - 38 ) on Saturday night , 100 - 99 , for their 71st win of the season . Memphis had a double - digit lead with six minutes left , but could n't hold on as Golden State finished the game on a 20 - 9 run . The winning basket came on a controversial call . Draymond Green tipped in a ball that was initially called offensive goaltending . The call , though , was overturned and the points stood , providing the margin of victory with less than a minute left . The key for the Warriors was defense , as they held the Grizzlies to less than 39 percent shooting . Green led the Warriors with 23 points,11 rebounds , four assists and three blocks . Stephen Curry struggled with his shot , but still managed 17 points , nine rebounds and eight assists . Matt Barnes had one of his best games of the season , as he tallied 24 points and 15 rebounds to lead Memphis , which entered as a double - digit underdog . Vince Carter got a rare start and totaled 15 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Up next for Golden State is its biggest test , as it travels to San Antonio to play a Spurs team that is undefeated at home this season . A win would tie the Chicago Bulls ' all - time record for victories in a season at 72 . The Warriors close out the season Wednesday in a re - match with the Grizzlies . Memphis plays the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday .


The Pistons pulled off the road upset in the season opener against the Hawks on Tuesday night , upending Atlanta by a score of 106 - 94 . The two teams ' performance from the three - point line was the determining factor in this one , as the visiting Pistons knocked down 12 - of - 29 shots ( 41 percent ) from deep . The Hawks , meanwhile were an ugly 8 - for - 27 ( 30 percent ) from beyond the arc . Detroit rode a balanced scoring attack to the victory column , as all five starters finished with at least 15 points . Leading the way was Kentavious Caldwell-Pope , who shook off a recent foot injury to pour in 21 points on 7 - for - 14 shooting , including a 4 - for - 7 mark from three - point range . The Pistons also received strong production on the interior from Andre Drummond , who tallied 18 points and 19 rebounds . The double - doubles should roll in with regularity this season for Drummond , who recorded 48 such efforts in 2014 - 15 . Meanwhile , the Hawks hardly resembled a squad that won a franchise - best 60 games a season ago . In addition to getting very little scoring from their starting backcourt - - the trio of Jeff Teague , Kyle Korver , and Kent Bazemore finished with just 25 points between them - - the Hawks were also bullied on the interior by Drummond & Co. Al Horford pulled down just four rebounds on the evening , and the Pistons held a 59 - 40 edge on the glass over the night . It did n't help matters that the Hawks lost backup big man Mike Muscala to a right ankle sprain over the course of the game . The Hawks will look to regroup when they visit the Knicks on Friday , while Detroit will have a quick turnaround and play the second game of a back - to - back set at home Thursday against the Jazz .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 2 - 1 ) were able to pull out a 97 - 94 home victory over the Charlotte Hornets ( 0 - 2 ) on Friday . After a tight first half , the Hawks were able to claim a 14 - point lead with under six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter , but a run of nine unanswered points by the Hornets resulted in an outcome that was too close for comfort . Still , Atlanta was able to make enough stops down the stretch to deny the late rally , as Kemba Walker missed the game - tying attempt from 25 feet to give Atlanta the victory . Though he only scored a combined five points in the team 's first two games , Kent Bazemore was the Hawks ' surprising scoring leader Friday , pouring in 19 points on 7 - for - 13 shooting , including a 4 - for - 5 mark from three - point range . He also tacked on nine rebounds for good measure , a total that was only second to Paul Millsap 's 10 boards for the team lead . Millsap also accrued 18 points , while Al Horford ( 18 ) , Jeff Teague ( 14 ) , and Dennis Schroder ( 14 ) rounded out the double - digit scorers . Schroder made his first start of the season while Kyle Korver was rested for maintenance purposes in the second game of a back - to - back set . The winless Hornets were foiled by their top two offensive threats suffering from poor shooting nights . Al Jefferson and Kemba Walker both shot 5 - for - 15 from the field to combine for just 23 points between them , while no other scorer on the team exceeded 14 points . Charlotte was at least able to win the battle of the boards , 54 - 45 , thanks to double - digit rebound efforts from Marvin Williams ( 12 ) , Nicolas Batum ( 11 ) , and Jefferson ( 11 ) . The two teams will get together for a rematch Sunday , with that game to take place in Atlanta .


The Atlanta Hawks were able to handle the Brooklyn Nets ( 0 - 5 ) on Wednesday , 101 - 87 . It was a close game heading into the final quarter , but Atlanta outscored the Nets 29 - 17 in the fourth to improve to 5 - 1 . After losing their opening contest , the Hawks have gone on a five - game winning streak . Their biggest question heading into the season was how they 'd replace Demarre Carroll , who fled to Toronto in free agency . They filled his position with Kent Bazemore , who has been successful early on in the season . He finished the night with eight points , three boards , three assists , three steals , and two threes in 27 minutes . Al Horford continued his hot start to the season by stuffing the stat sheet with 21 points , eight rebounds , four assists , two blocks , and one triple in 30 minutes of action . He was also an impressive 8 - for - 10 from the field . Dennis Schroder and Jeff Teague each chipped in with 20 and 16 points , respectively . Atlanta will look to continue their win streak Friday in New Orleans . Brooklyn 's lone bright spot Wednesday evening was Brook Lopez . The big man put up 27 points , 11 rebounds , three assists , and one block in 36 minutes . The Nets will aim to capture their first win Friday against the Lakers , who are also searching for their first victory .


Playing in their seventh game in 10 days , the Atlanta Hawks ( 7 - 1 ) were able to win their seventh straight , handily defeating the Washington Wizards ( 3 - 3 ) by a score of 114 - 99 . Starter Kent Bazemore continued his impressive start to the season , leading the Hawks with 25 points while delivering an impressive performance on the defensive end . Bazemore , who many coming into the season considered a downgrade from last year 's starter Demmare Carrol , has made a name for himself in the first eight games , helping to contribute to the Hawk 's league - best seven wins thus far . As always , the Hawks were helped by their dynamic duo of big men , as both Paul Millsap ( 21 points , seven rebounds , six assists ) and Al Horford ( 14 points , nine rebounds ) had impressive nights . Breakout star Bradley Beal 's hot start came to a screaching halt against the stingy Hawks ' defense , as Beal scored just 11 points and turned the ball over a whopping eight times . Atlanta has been the only team to effectively keep Beal in check , as prior to Saturday the fourth - year guard had not scored fewer than 24 points in any game this season . Overall , Washington struggled to effectively control the ball , posting 25 turnovers as a team including seven more from All-Star point guard John Wall . Up-and-coming forward Otto Porter Jr. did provide a bright spot for Washington in the loss , as he posted 23 points on efficient 8 - for - 12 shooting . The Hawks have dominated through their first eight games , and currently sit atop the Eastern Conference . Atlanta wil hope to continue its seven - game win streak at home on Monday against Minnesota . Meanwhile , the Wizards prepare to take on the Thunder on Tuesday in Washington .


The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 4 - 2 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 7 - 2 ) 117 - 107 Monday at Phillips Arena in Atlanta . The Timberwolves came out in dominating fashion , and it looked like the game was over by halftime , as Minnesota led 72 - 42 after the first 24 minutes . However , the Hawks had a quick turnaround at the start of the third quarter , and pulled within nine points by the time the final period rolled around . And despite coming back to tie the game at 105 , the Timberwolves had one final run in them to pull away at the end . Andrew Wiggins led the way for Minnesota , scoring a game - high 33 points on an efficient 15 - of - 22 shooting for the field in 38 minutes . Karl-Anthony Towns also continues to impress in his rookie campaign , as he recorded his second straight double - double , finishing with 17 points and 12 rebounds in 32 minutes . Jeff Teague and Paul Millsap shined in the losing effort , scoring 24 and 22 points respectively in 35 minutes . However , the team only got a combined 28 points from the other three members of the starting lineup . Up next , the Timberwolves will head home Tuesday to take on the Hornets , while the Hawks will stay home Wednesday to play the Pelicans .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 8 - 2 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 1 - 7 ) 106 - 98 on Wednesday at Philips Arena in Atlanta . The Hawks got off to a slow start in this one , falling behind nine points by the end of the first half . They had some fight left in them , though , exploding out in the second half , where they out - scored the Pelicans 59 - 42 the rest of the game to seal the eight - point victory in front of their home crowd . Despite shooting lower percentages from the field , the Hawks made up for it on the defensive side of the ball , forcing the Pelicans into 19 turnovers as a team . The Hawks ' frontcourt duo of Al Horford and Paul Millsap did the majority of the damage to the injury - plagued Pelicans . Without Anthony Davis defending in the post , they were able to take the advantage down low . Horford was the main beneficiary and went an efficient 11 - for - 15 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line for a game - high of 26 points , while also adding eight rebounds and three blocked shots . Horford shot below 40 percent in each of his last two games , so Wednesday 's showing was a nice bounce - back effort for the center . Millsap , on the other hand , posted an impressive 19 - point ( 6 - 14 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , 16 - rebound double - double of his own . It marked his fourth double - double of the season , pushing his season averages to 17 points and 9 rebounds per game . Jeff Teague chipped in with 14 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and 10 assists as well . Davis ( hip ) , Jrue Holiday ( lower leg ) and Tyreke Evans ( knee ) all remained sidelined Wednesday . Without Davis ' normal production , both Ish Smith and Eric Gordon took it on themselves to make up for his absence . Gordon went 10 - for - 20 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line for 26 points in 31 minutes . The points were a new season - high for the seventh - year guard out of Indiana , who 's now surpassed the 20 - point plateau in four of his last five games . Smith finished with 18 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) and 10 assists over 39 minutes . He had 16 of those 18 points in the first half , but really cooled down in the second , letting Gordon take over for the most part . Filling in for Davis at power forward , Ryan Andersen added a productive 17 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and 11 rebounds . The Pelicans ' next game will be on the road against the Toronto Raptors on Friday , while the Hawks will travel to Boston to take on the Celtics on Friday .


The Utah Jazz ( 5 - 5 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 8 - 4 ) 97 - 96 on Sunday . In a battle of two defensively strong teams , there was some efficient offense and great shooting on Sunday . The two teams combined to shoot 50 percent from the field and the game was close all evening long . The win for Utah cracked a three - game losing streak , while the loss for Atlanta continued a poor stretch in which they have lost three of their last four . The Jazz got center Rudy Gobert back in this game and that proved to be the difference in a one - point game . Gobert recorded a double - double while contributing two steals and three blocks in the victory . The best player for the Jazz on Sunday was Derrick Favors , who totaled 23 points and nine rebounds . He has been spectacular this season and he very well may make his first All-Star team if he continues to play at this level . Utah also got 18 points and six boards off the bench from Alec Burks , who is playing like a sixth - man of the year candidate at this point of the season . This is a young , scary team that thrives off defense and that 's a good recipe for a winning team . Utah has a few days off until they play the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday in their next matchup . The Hawks played this game without point guard Jeff Teague ( ankle ) and that proved to be a huge factor . Dennis Schroeder filled in for Teague and put in 11 points , nine assists and six rebounds in the loss . It 's not so much that they missed Teague 's production as much as it was that they missed him facilitating the offense and Schroeder 's spark off the bench . Paul Millsap continued his fantastic season , as he collected 28 points and six redounds in the defeat . Millsap is playing at an all - time high level right now and he 's truly one of the most underrated players in the league right now . The bench really killed Atlanta in this game though , as they totaled just 14 points between five players . Atlanta will play the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday in their next game .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 9 - 5 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 4 - 8 ) 103 - 97 on Wednesday at Philips Arena in Atlanta . The Kings were the superior shooting team in this game , going 44 percent from the field and 31 percent from the three - point line compared to the Hawks who finished at 43 percent from the field and just 30 percent from deep . The Hawks overcame the shooting difference , though , through a strong defensive performace . They forced the Kings into a combined 20 turnovers as a team , while posting just 12 of their own , which gave them just enough of a boost to take the victory in front of their home crowd . Paul Millsap was the Hawks ' scoring leader , torching the Kings for 23 points ( 9 - 19 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , while also adding 16 rebounds , three steals and a pair of blocked shots . The double - double was his sixth of the season , pushing his season averages to 18 points , 9 rebounds and 4 assists per game . Dennis Schroder was another player who had a strong showing . Starting his third game in a row with Jeff Teague sidelined due to an ankle injury , Schroder continued to show his worth . He recorded 22 points ( 9 - 21 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , two rebounds and six assists over 32 minutes . Schroder had shot 30 percent or less from the field in his previous three games , so it was a nice bounce back showing for the guard . The only other Hawk in double figures was Al Horford , who finished with 17 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) . Horford had just one rebound on the night , which was his first time this season with less than four rebounds . DeMarcus Cousins did everything he could to keep the Kings close . He went 7 - for - 20 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points . He also added 12 rebounds , giving him his third double - double in a row . Cousins has been dominating opponents recently , averaging a ridiculous 33 points and 11 rebounds over his last four games . Rajon Rondo continued his impressive start to the season . He recorded his third triple - double over his last four games , finishing with 12 points ( 6 - 9 FG ) , 12 rebounds and 10 assists . He did have seven turnovers , though , so it was n't all good for him . Rudy Gay and Ben McLemore also reached double figures with 14 and 11 points respectively . The Kings ' next game will be on the road against the Miami Heat on Thursday , while the Hawks will travel to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers on Saturday .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 10 - 6 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 7 - 7 ) 121 - 97 on Tuesday . Even in losing efforts , Avery Bradley 's drastic offensive improvement is evident . The Celtics guard has been shooting well all season , but has taken his game up a notch over his last three contests , all starts . Bradley has posted three consecutive performances of 21 points or greater , shooting an outstanding 58 percent from the field over that span . Wednesday , he collected 25 points on 10 - for - 17 shooting , including four buckets from beyond the arc . The three - pointers give Bradley 11 combined over his last two games . Unfortunately for Boston , the rest of their starters could n't provide their scorching shooting guard much support . Isaiah Thomas shook off two early turnovers in the first quarter to tally 14 points , a pair of assists , and three steals , but was the only other member of the starting five to post double - digit scoring . Jared Sullinger ( seven points ) and Jae Crowder ( six points ) mustered single - digit points for the second consecutive game , while Amir Johnson managed four points and seven rebounds . Encouragingly , rookie hopeful R.J. Hunter paced the Boston bench with a career - high 12 points , while David Lee also pitched in 10 points , six rebounds , three assists and a pair of steals . Given their respective recent performances , Lee may soon find himself back in the starting rotation in Johnson 's stead . The Celtics fell to 7 - 7 and currently reside in third place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They head home for a Wednesday tilt versus the Sixers . The Hawks are known as one of the most balanced offensive teams in the league , and the performance of their starting five Tuesday was a testament to that reputation . All of Atlanta 's starters tallied double - digit scoring performances , with Paul Millsap spearheading the effort with a 25 - point , nine - rebound , three - assist night . Jeff Teague complemented Millsap with an efficient performance in his second game back from an ankle injury , collecting 16 points and nine assists . Thabo Sefolosha acquitted himself very well in his spot start with 15 points , a total matched by guard Kyle Korver . Al Horford pitched in 11 points , four rebounds , and four assists in a game that his frontcourt mate largely took over . Mike Scott paced the Atlanta bench with 15 points of his own , a season high . Atlanta also notably shot an outstanding 50 percent from beyond the three - point line , led by Korver 's trio of long - range buckets . The Hawks improved to 10 - 6 and currently reside in second place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division , a half - game behind the Heat . They head to Minnesota for a Wednesday showdown versus the Timberwolves .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 12 - 8 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 11 - 7 ) Monday 106 - 100 at Phillips Arena in Atlanta . The Hawks entered the fourth quarter confidently with a seven - point lead and maintained that margin for a majority of the period . However , with just under five minutes remaining , the Thunder 's Russell Westbrook took over , scoring eight straight points and giving the Thunder a four - point lead with just over two minutes left . Nevertheless , the Hawks responded , as Jeff Teague scored six of Atlanta 's next eight points and they were able to pull away in the end . Teague finished with 25 points and five assists , but it was the Hawks ' frontcourt that really led the way . Paul Millsap was all over the place , scoring a team - high 26 points on top of 11 rebounds , five assists and four blocks in 35 minutes . His partner in the frontcourt , Al Horford , recorded a double - double of his own , finishing with 21 points and 13 points in 35 minutes . Kyler Korver ( 11 ) was the only other Hawk in double figures . For the Thunder , Westbrook did all he could to keep his team in the game and finished with a game - high 34 points , 11 rebounds and seven assists in 36 minutes . Kevin Durant added 25 points , six rebounds and six assists in 40 minutes , while Serge Ibaka recorded 17 points , five rebounds and four blocks in 35 minutes . Beyond the big three , Oklahoma City managed just 24 points from its other players . Up next , the Hawks will stay home Wednesday and take on the Raptors , while the Thunder will travel to Miami Thursday to play the Heat .


The Toronto Raptors ( 12 - 7 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 12 - 9 ) Wednesday 96 - 86 at Phillips Arena in Atlanta . The Raptors entered the the fourth quarter in a nine - point hole , as the Hawks managed to have control for majority of the game . However , a monster fourth quarter from the team , which they won 39 - 20 , allowed them to pull away and win with relative ease . Kyle Lowry was at the head of Toronto 's comeback effort , as he finished with a game - high 31 points , five rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes . The team rode Lowry for the entire game , as beyond the point guard , the rest of the team struggled offensively for the most part . DeMar DeRozan ( 17 ) and Cory Joseph ( 10 ) were the only other players to score in double figures . The Hawks had a much more balanced offensive attack , as all five starters managed to score in double figures . However , they got nothing from their bench players , as the team 's reserves scored just 24 points between the six of them . Jeff Teague recorded a double - dobule of 11 points and 10 assists , while Paul Millsap and Al Horford scored 14 and 12 points respectively and each grabbed nine rebounds on the night . Thabo Sefolosha ( 13 ) and Kyler Korver ( 12 ) round out the starters in double figures . Up next , the Raptors will head home Thursday to take on the Nuggets , while the Hawks will stay home Friday and play the Lakers .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 13 - 9 ) protected their home court , defeating the Los Angeles Lakers ( 3 - 16 ) by a score of 100 - 87 on Friday night . The Hawks led the whole way in this one , holding the Lakers to only 37 percent shooting from the field , while shooting 50 percent themselves . Atlanta played a good team game as usual , passing and moving the ball with purpose . They had five players score in double digits and nine players score six or more points . Big Al Horford led the Hawks in scoring , rebounding and tied Jeff Teague for team leader in assists , proving that he can do it all . Horford finished with 16 points on 6 - 11 shooting , nine rebounds , five assists and one block . Paul Millsap posted a solid 15 points , eight rebounds , two assists , two steals and two blocks . Kent Bazemore chipped in 15 points , three rebounds , four steals and two assists , in 25 minutes off the bench . Although the Lakers shot poorly over all from the field , they did shoot an impressive 13 - 27 from deep . D'Angelo Russell posted a nice double - double with 16 points and 10 rebounds , however he tallied a problematic seven turn - overs . Lou Williams led the Lakers in scoring with 18 points on 6 - 13 shooting , in 30 minutes off the bench . Kobe Bryant was not as effective as he was the other night against Washington , this time finishing with 14 points on 4 - 19 shooting , along with five assists , three rebounds , two steals and two blocked shots . Next up for L.A. is match in Detroit on Sunday , which will be the fourth of an eight game road trip . Atlanta has a long break before they play in Dallas next Wednesday , December 9th .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 20 - 5 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 14 - 11 ) by the convincing score of 103 - 78 , Saturday in Atlanta . The Spurs came out in domination mode , amassing a 47 - 25 lead by half - time . The Spurs shot a steaming 50 percent from deep , while the Hawks only managed 20 percent . They also hit 21 out of their 22 free - throw attempts . Kawhi Leonard was the man for his team , leading on both ends of the floor . Leonard finished with 22 points on 7 - 13 shooting , including hitting 7 - 7 from the foul - line , along with eight rebounds , five steals and four assists , in 32 minutes . LaMarcus Aldridge tallied 13 points , six rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes . Manu Ginobili shot a convincing 5 - 7 from the field , as well as 3 - 3 from deep , on his was to 17 points , in only 18 minutes . Paul Millsap was on his game but unfortunately he did not have much company , as no one else could tally more than 10 points , rebounds or assists for the Hawks . Millsap finished with 22 points on 9 - 13 shooting , including 2 - 3 from deep , along with five rebounds , two assists , two steals and two blocks . Al Horford finished with nine points and seven rebounds , three assists and two steals , in 25 minutes . Dennis Shroder struggled shooting , going 2 - 10 from the field , but dished seven assists and grabbed three rebounds . Next up Atlanta will host Miami on Monday , in a crucial Southeast Division match - up . The Spurs will host the feisty Utah Jazz on Monday .


The Heat ( 14 - 9 ) locked down the Hawks ( 14 - 12 ) in a 100 - 88 victory at Philips Arena on Monday . Playing their second game in as many nights , the Heat turned in a dominant defensive performance , particularly on Hawks ' guards Jeff Teague and Kyle Korver , who combined to shoot 4 - of - 24 from the field . Miami also did nice work on the boards , outrebounding Atlanta 54 - 37 , perhaps the biggest difference in the game . Chris Bosh led the way for the Heat , scoring a team - high 24 points to go along with 10 rebounds for his second double - double in three games . But the MVP of the game was Gerald Green , who came off the bench to score 20 points on 9 - of - 14 shooting over 31 minutes . It was the fourth straight game that Green reached double - digit scoring , as the veteran guard has taken advantage of the absence of Tyler Johnson , who missed his third straight game due to a shoulder injury . The Hawks were really hurt by a poor first half , scoring just 38 points over the first two quarters of the game . Aside from the poor guard play , Paul Millsap and Al Horford had a tough time down low and were held in check by Bosh and Hassan Whiteside . That left just one starter left , Kent Bazemore , who had a monster game with a season - high 28 points on 11 - of - 18 shooting along with three 3 - pointers over 40 minutes - - which was also a season high . The Heat travel to Brooklyn to face the Nets on Wednesday ; the Hawks will look to end a three - game losing streak against the 76ers .


The Hawks ( 15 - 12 ) dominated the 76ers ( 1 - 26 ) en route to a 127 - 106 victory at Philips Arena on Wednesday . The Hawks built on an 11 - points halftime lead by using a 27 - 7 run to lead by 26 after the third quarter . It was another embarrassing loss for the 76ers , who basically used every healthy player off their bench and somehow managed to out rebound the Hawks 32 - 25 . Atlanta 's 127 points was a season high as the Hawks shot an unconscious 62 percent from the field ( 48 - for - 78 ) . The lone 76er who did not enter the game Wednesday was Nerlens Noel , who was held out for a second consecutive contest due to an eye injury he suffered last weekend . Fortunately for Philadelphia , Noel should be back in time for Friday 's game against the rival Knicks . This game would have gotten uglier has it not been for the shooting of Isaiah Canaan , who scored a game - high 24 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 6 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) . Atlanta managed to snap a three - game losing streak and had one of its best offensive games of the season . One of the many differences on the night was the turnover battle , which the Hawks won 22 - 12 . They also made the 76ers pay from beyond the arc , shooting 10 - of - 21 from distance ( 48 percent ) . Paul Millsap scored 14 of his 21 points in the third quarter and shot 7 - of - 8 from the field as the Hawks were able to extend the lead and out Philadelphia in an insurmountable hole .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 18 - 12 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 11 - 19 ) by the score of 106 - 97 , Monday night in Georgia . This was set to be a very tough game for the Blazers , as their top two scorers were out with injuries . Damian Lillard aggravated the plantar fasciitis he 's been dealing with in his left foot , while C.J . McCollum was out with an ankle sprain . The Trail Blazers jumped to a quick 50 start but Atlanta caught up and took a 9 - 7 lead with about seven minutes left in the first and held on to it the rest of the way . Portland fought back with a 39 point fourth quarter but it was not enough to over come the 19 - point lead that the Blazers had going into the quarter . Atlanta had six players score in double digits and shot a solid 48 percent from the field as a team . Dennis Schroder was the only player to score more than 13 for the Hawks . He finished with 18 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) , three assists , one rebound and one steal , in 17 minutes . Jeff Teague struggled shooting ( 4 - 12 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt ) but still finished with 13 points , eight assists , two rebounds and two steals . Thabo Sefolosha chipped in 13 points as well but on much better shooting ( 5 - 6 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt ) , along with six rebounds , one assist and one steal . The Hawks have now won four straight . Despite missing their two best scorers , the Trail Blazers still put up 97 points , with five players scoring in double digits and 10 players contributing points . Allen Crabbe led the way in scoring with 19 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt ) , along with four rebounds and two assists . Mason Plumlee finished with a solid double - double including 11 points and 10 rebounds , along with six assists , one steal and one block , in 26 minutes . Tim Frazier , who was last year 's D-League Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player , played almost the whole game for Portland , logging 47 minutes and 35 seconds . He finished with 12 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt ) , seven rebounds , seven assists and two steals . The Blazers have now lost four straight . Next up the Trail Blazers will finish up their current five - game road trip with a game in New Orleans on Wednesday . The Hawks will host the Pistons for a good Eastern Conference battle on Wednesday .


The Hawks ( 19 - 12 ) escaped a scare from the Pistons ( 17 - 13 ) for a 107 - 100 win at Philips Arena on Wednesday . After a fairly even first quarter , the Hawks took control with a 19 - 7 run to end the first half with a 16 - point lead . Atlanta shot well over 50 percent from the field through three quarters and were still employing the `` Hack-a-Drummond `` strategy late in the game despite the score . Andre Drummond would go on to finish 7 - of - 18 from the charity stripe . The Pistons got hot in the fourth quarter and cut the deficit to seven points , but were unable to complete the comeback . The loss for Detroit ended a three - game win streak which landed the Pistons in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race . But an inconsistent effort Wednesday - - particularly on the offensive side of the ball - - knocked them back a bit with teams so close in the standings . There were n't many bright spots in the game - - besides the fourth quarter - - and while Drummond 's free - throw shooting put the Pistons in a bind , he still managed to finish with 25 points and 12 rebounds for his league - leading 26th double - double . It was a fifth straight win for the Hawks and fifth game scoring 100 or more points as Atlanta is playing its best basketball since starting the season 7 - 1 . The win also thrusts the Hawks into sole possession of second place in the Eastern Conference behind the Cavaliers , who defeated the Knicks 91 - 84 to improve to 19 - 7 . The big shot of the night came from Kyle Korver , who moved into a tie with Rashard Lewis for ninth on the NBA/ABA all - time 3 - pointers made list with his 1,787th career trey . The Hawks bench outscored the Pistons reserves 34 - 17 .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 20 - 12 ) dominated in the second half to beat the New York Knicks ( 14 - 17 ) 117 - 98 on Saturday night . The Knicks had a double - digit lead after a 32 - point first quarter and it was downhill after that . The Hawks outscored them by 22 points over the second and third quarter and ran away with an easy win . The key was the second half defense , as the Hawks allowed just 35 points over the final 24 minutes . Both teams shot well , as they both shot over 48 percent from the field with Atlanta shooting 53 percent . The turnovers were the difference in the game though , as the Knicks committed 22 to the Hawks nine . No Knicks player scored more than 18 points and they were absolutely shut down in the second half . Carmelo Anthony was the only player who showed signs of life , as he recorded a 18 point - 12 rebound double - double . The Knicks are in a rough stretch right now and it 's hard to imagine it getting better with this lack of offense . They 'll look to play better on Sunday against the Boston Celtics in the back end of a back - to - back . The Hawks were sick of their bad defense in the first half and shut down this weak offense to pull away with an impressive win . The frontcourt was spectacular tonight for Atlanta , as Al Horford , Paul Millsap and Mike Scott all played well . Mike Scott scored 18 points off the bench and Horford and Millsap stuffed the stat sheet . In fact , Millsap and Horford combined for 41 points , 13 rebounds , 14 assists , five steals , and three blocks . When these two are playing like that , this team is hard to stop . The Hawks will look to keep this momentum going against the Indiana Pacers on Monday .


The New York Knicks ( 17 - 19 ) defeated the Altanta Hawks ( 21 - 15 ) 107 - 101 on Tuesday . The Knicks have shown considerable signs of improvement so far in the 2015 - 16 campaign , after losing a whopping 65 games last season . A tangible sign of that progress has come over the last two games , when New York managed to get the best of the first - place and playoff - caliber Atlanta Hawks in each team 's home arena . Tuesday 's victory may have been even more impressive than Sunday 's , considering it was accomplished on the road at Philips Arena and that the Knicks were successfully able to withstand a late push from the home team and hang on for the win . The Hawks entered the final period trailing 84 - 71 , but closed to within two after Dennis Schroder 's free throw made it 103 - 101 with 40 seconds remaining . However , Carmelo Anthony secured the defensive rebound on Schroder 's intentional miss of his second attempt from the charity stripe , and then drained two key free throws himself with 13 seconds to extend the lead to the final margin of 107 - 101 . Anthony led the way for New York scoring - wise , tallying 23 points , 11 rebounds , seven assists , a steal and a pair of blocks . Arron Afflalo , who decimated the Hawks on Sunday with a 38 - point barrage , put together a solid encore performance by matching Anthony 's scoring output and adding seven rebounds , four assists and a steal . Kristaps Porzingis joined Anthony in the double - double department , collecting 17 points and hauling in 11 boards . Derrick Williams paced the Knicks ' reserves with an efficient 15 points , four rebounds and an assist over just 16 minutes The Knicks improved to 17 - 19 and remain in third place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They head to Miami to take on the Heat on Wednesday . Atlanta received double - digit scoring from all five starters , but it ultimately was n't enough . Paul Millsap spearheaded the attack with 19 points , seven rebounds , two assists and a steal , but missed a 26 - foot three - point running jumper with seven seconds left that would have brought the Hawks within three . Jeff Teague was next in line with 16 points , but could not contribute much else , failing to dish out any assists and only tallying a rebound and a steal otherwise . Kent Bazemore ( 15 points , five rebounds ) and Kyle Korver ( 12 points , three rebounds ) were productive , and Al Horford managed his third double - double in four games with 13 points , 10 rebounds , eight assists and a pair of blocks . The Hawks fell to 21 - 15 and remain in second place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They head to Philadelphia for a showdown with the Sixers on Thursday .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 23 - 15 ) ended a six - game Chicago Bulls ( 22 - 13 ) win streak on Saturday with a 120 - 105 victory.The Hawks ' Al Horford missed a career high by just one point , recording a game-high 33 points . The All-Star took over the game , adding 10 rebounds , six assists , and four blocks to the already impressive night . The entire Hawks squad was flowing offensively , as the team tallied a highly impressive 33 total assists . Horford 's big night was complemented by the performance of big man Paul Millsap , who scored 18 points while blocking six shots.Headed into the matchup against Atlanta , the surging Bulls sat at second in the East . The Bulls had recorded six straight victories , establishing themselves as one of the top dogs in the East . Even in the loss , the Bulls maintained multiple bright spots . Star Jimmy Butler recorded a team-high 27 points , while forward Nikola Mirotic recorded a 24-point , 10-rebound double-double . Unfortunately for Chicago , these efforts were n't enough , as it was a fairly cut-and-dry victory for the Hawks.Atlanta will not take the court again until Wednesday as they travel to Charlotte to face the struggling Hornets . The Bulls , meanwhile , will take on the Washington Wizards on Monday .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 24 - 17 ) handed the Brooklyn Nets ( 11 - 30 ) their 12th loss in 13 games Saturday , 114 - 86 . Atlanta was emphatic in its victory , outscoring Brooklyn 30 - 18 in the fourth quarter . The Hawks were a pinnacle of ball - movement in Saturday 's game , recording 34 assists on the night and hitting 56 percent of their attempts from the field . Six Hawks scored in double digits , with forward Paul Millsap leading the way with 21 points . Backup point guard Dennis Schroeder , meanwhile , exploded off the bench for 15 points , 10 assists , and six rebounds . The team also had a strong outing on the defensive end , stealing the ball 14 times in total . Brooklyn 's loss marks the continuation of the team 's slide towards the bottom of the NBA totem pole . The Nets have lost 12 of their last 13 , and have also had to deal with the resignation of GM Billy King and the firing of coach Lionel Hollins . Despite the Nets ' woes , forward Thaddeus Young has played solid basketball , which he continued on Saturday . Young led the Nets with 18 points and added seven rebounds and two steals . Brooklyn will visit Toronto on Monday . The Hawks , meanwhile , will be visited by the Orlando Magic on Monday .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 25 - 17 ) stifled the Orlando Magic ( 20 - 20 ) en route to a 98 - 81 win on Monday . Orlando has been struggling mightily recently and it all came to a head here . They were manhandled by a better Atlanta team and just played horribly on Monday after their London trip . The Hawks defense has to get some credit though , as they held the Magic to just 35 percent shooting . Atlanta also recorded 30 assists on their 41 made baskets , which is a fantastic ratio . Orlando came into this game as the much better rebounding team , but the Hawks dominated that battle as well . This gives the Magic their seventh loss in their last eight games and the offense continues to be terrible . They are now averaging a league - worst 87 points per game in that eight - game span and no one can seem to find their rhythm . The starters here shot horrendously , as they combined to go 16 - for - 46 from the field in the loss . Elfrid Payton made his return to the starting lineup and tallied 16 points and five assists in a solid game . Orlando had to play this game without Victor Oladipo though and it 's clear they miss their best playmaker . Aaron Gordon was a bright spot off the bench , as he amassed 18 points and seven rebounds in the defeat . Orlando has a great chance to get out of this rut on Wednesday , when they host the Philadelphia 76ers in their next game . Atlanta has n't been playing their best ball as of late either , but they looked great here . It was their annual Martin Luther King game and this game means as much to Atlanta as anyone in the NBA , considering MLK 's hometown is Atlanta . This was an all - around team effort , as the bench scored 49 points of their own with six players scoring in double - figures . In fact , 11 players recorded an assist , 12 players recorded a rebound , and seven players recorded a steal for the Hawks in this win . Paul Millsap had another great all - around game too , as he accumulated 13 points , 12 rebounds and six assists in the victory . Atlanta will look to build off this win on Wednesday when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers in their next game .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 30 - 16 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 27 - 20 ) 85 - 83 on Wednesday . The Clippers improved to 4 - 2 on their East Coast swing largely by taking care of the ball and playing some suffocating defense . Los Angeles managed to force 23 turnovers from the Hawks on the night , while also holding them to 60 points over the final three periods after Atlanta had build a 23 - 17 lead through one quarter . Despite their efforts , the Hawks were in prime position to send matters into overtime as regulation expired , with the ball in the hands of the dependable Paul Millsap . However , the stalwart power forward missed his driving layup with a second on the clock , and the Clippers ' DeAndre Jordan came down with a 15th defensive rebound for the second consecutive night to seal the win . The visitors actually struggled somewhat from the field , tallying a 39 percent success rate overall and only 19 percent from three - point range . Their lack of offensive proficiency was evidenced by Jamal Crawford serving as the leading scorer on the night off the bench with a 21 - point total . He added a pair of assists , a rebound and a steal . Jordan came on strong in the fourth quarter to finish with a 13 - point , 19 - rebound double - double , while also adding a block . Chris Paul chipped in with a double - double of his own that consisted of 11 points and 10 assists , with a trio of steals thrown in for good measure . J.J. Redick managed 12 points but could only add a steal to his stat line otherwise . The Clippers remain in second place in the Western Conference 's Pacific Division . They now return home and take on the Lakers in an intra - city matchup on Friday . The home team tallied 42 and 44 percent success rates from the field and three - point range , respectively , and saw all five starters hit double - digit scoring . Jeff Teague led the way with 16 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . However , he also matched Kent Bazemore for the team lead with five turnovers . Al Horford held his own in his tussle with Jordan , managing 15 points , eight boards , six assists and a steal . Kyle Korver and Millsap pitched in with a pair of 14 - point efforts , with the former adding three rebounds , three assists and a block , and the former putting together a 14 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that was supplemented with four assists , a steal and a pair of blocks . Bazemore rounded out the productive night for the starting five with 12 points , five rebounds , two assists and a steal . Despite the loss , the Hawks retain a hold on first place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They 're back on the court Thursday night in Indiana to tangle with the Pacers .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 28 - 22 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 28 - 23 ) 112 - 97 on Monday . The subject of trade rumors and victim to a notable slump for most of January , Jeff Teague 's 2016 had n't exactly gotten off to the best of starts . However , the 27 - year - old point guard had slowly begun crawling his way back to prominence over the four games prior to Monday , averaging a solid 16 points per contest during that span . Monday 's matchup against a Mavericks defense that had struggled against point guards this season proved to be the final domino to fall in Teague 's resurgence , as he managed a season - high 32 points , and complemented them with eight assists , five rebounds and a steal over 28 highly efficient minutes . Having totaled a modest 12 points in the first half as Atlanta built a 53 - 46 lead , Teague tallied 13 points in the third quarter alone , helping the home team emerge from the period with a commanding 86 - 73 lead they would n't surrender . Dallas ' attack was led by Chandler Parsons , who continued a recent string of considerably productive play . He managed 19 points , 11 rebounds and a pair of assists for his second double - double in the last three games . Dirk Nowitzki returned from his night off against the Suns on Sunday to collect 18 points , three rebounds , an assist and a pair of steals . The reserve tandem of J.J. Barea and Raymond Felton registered the two next - highest scoring totals , with the former amassing 15 points and four assists , while the latter posted 13 points , two assists , a rebound and a steal . Wesley Matthews was the only other Mavericks player with double - digit scoring , totaling 11 points while adding three assists and a rebound as well . Zaza Pachulia could only pitch in four points , but did haul in 13 boards . The Mavericks remain in third place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They head home for a date with the Miami Heat on Wednesday . Teague 's prolific night was seconded by a 16 - point contribution from Kyle Korver , who also posted three assists , two rebounds and a block . The sharpshooting two - guard 's performance was a notable departure from his previous pair of contests , when he 'd managed six points against the Pacers and then was held scoreless versus the Heat . Dennis Schroder made it a successful night for the Hawks point guards by collecting 14 points , three rebounds , three assists and a steal off the bench in just 16 minutes of action . Paul Millsap had a rare quiet night on the scoreboard with only eight points , but did manage to pull down 12 rebounds , dish out two assists and record two blocks . Al Horford was able to put together a 10 - point , four - rebound performance against Pachulia 's tough defense , and also added a pair of assists and a rejection . With the win , the Hawks move just a half - game back of the Heat for the top spot in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They head to Philadelphia to take on the Sixers on Wednesday .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 30 - 22 ) defeated the visiting Indiana Pacers ( 26 - 24 ) 102 - 96 , on Friday night at Philips Arena . The Hawks have been strong at home this season and continued that trend by outlasting the Pacers and improving their record at Philips Arena to 17 - 8 . The season series between these teams now stands at 2 - 1 for Indiana but the Hawks are the ones currently enjoying more success . Atlanta sits third in the East and is riding a three - game winning streak , while Indiana is sitting at the bottom of the top eight and is 4 - 6 in its last 10 games . Atlanta shot 51 percent from the field as a team and assisted on 29 of its 39 field goal attempts . The Hawks gave up 15 turnovers but countered that poor stat by forcing 20 turnovers out of the Pacers . Paul Millsap was the high - point man for the Hawks , with 24 points ( 10 - 14 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 5 FT ) , along with four blocked shots , two rebounds and two steals , in 33 minutes . Big Al Horford was all - around solid as he finished with 21 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , seven rebounds , six assists and one steal , in 34 minutes . Kent Bazemore chipped in 15 points , along with eight assists and three steals , in 32 minutes . Tiago Splitter missed his third straight game with a sore hip . Paul George led the Pacers with a game - high 31 points ( 11 - 21 FG , 7 - 12 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with nine rebounds and six assists , in 37 minutes . Four other players scored in double - digits for the Pacers , including Lavoy Allen who tallied a double - double in 30 minutes off the bench , with 13 points and 14 rebounds . C.J . Miles chipped in 13 points and four rebounds , in 18 minutes off the bench , while Myles Turner finished with 12 points , seven rebounds , one steal and one block in his fifth straight start . Ian Mahinmi sat this one out with a sore back , while Rodney Stuckey remained out with a bruised foot and will not be back before the all - star break . Next the Pacers will host the Pistons on Saturday . These division rivals sit neck - and - neck at seventh and eighth in the East . The Hawks visit Orlando on Sunday .


The Orlando Magic ( 23 - 28 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 30 - 24 ) 117 - 110 in overtime Monday . The second half of the Southeast Division rivals ' home - and - home series turned out to be a fitting encore for Sunday 's thriller , although Orlando looked like an improbable victor early in Monday 's contest . The Hawks jumped out to a quick 30 - 18 lead after one quarter , with Al Horford 's six points during the period leading the way . However , the Magic hung around during the middle periods , and entered the final 12 minutes facing a 83 - 72 deficit . In the last 14 seconds of regulation , Orlando 's fortunes were affected by the highs and lows that come with young players ' growing pains . First , rookie Mario Hezonja was the momentary hero , draining a clutch 26 - foot three - point jumper with 14 seconds remaining that finally gave the Magic a lead by the razor - thin margin of 101 - 100 . Three short seconds later , second - year forward Aaron Gordon fouled Paul Millsap , bringing the Hawks ' trusty veteran to the foul line . Millsap sunk his first free throw to tie the game at 101 , and then blocked Victor Oladipo 's nine - foot jumper with one second remaining to send the game into overtime . In the extra period however , Nikola Vucevic took matters into his own hands , scoring seven of the Magic 's first nine points to stake them to a 112 - 107 lead they would n't relinquish . Although Atlanta got as close as 112 - 110 after Kyle Korver 's three - pointer with 50 seconds remaining , Evan Fournier answered with his own trey at the 31 - second mark to extend Orlando 's lead back to five . Vucevic proved to be a Hawk killer for the second straight day on the stat sheet , amassing a team - leading 28 points , and adding 13 rebounds , six assists and a block . Elfrid Payton provided a very well - rounded stat line himself with 20 points , seven assists , four rebounds , three steals and a block . Fournier contributed 16 points overall , and also supplied four assists , three rebounds and three steals . Gordon chipped in with his second double - double in as many nights , recording 12 points , hauling in 10 boards , dishing out three assists and also recording a steal and a block . Jason Smith and Hezonja paced the bench with 14 points apiece . Smith also posted an assist , two steals and four blocks , while Hezonja added a career - high nine rebounds and three assists . The Magic are currently in a third - place tie with the Washington Wizards in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They head back home to await the San Antonio Spurs for a Wednesday tilt . Horford essentially matched Vucevic point - for - point , collecting 27 of his own and adding six rebounds , three assists and a pair of blocks . Millsap managed his first double - double since Jan. 27 , tallying 19 points , 13 rebounds , six assists , a block and four steals . Jeff Teague continued a recent stretch of resurgent offensive play with 21 points , five assists , three rebounds and a steal . Korver pitched in 16 points overall , including four of his trademark three - pointers . He also had a trio of boards , four assists and a pair of steals . Despite consecutive losses , Atlanta remains in a first - place tie with the Miami Heat atop the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They head to Chicago to take on the Bulls on Wednesday .


The shorthanded Miami Heat ( 30 - 24 ) defeated the division - rival Atlanta Hawks ( 31 - 25 ) , 115 - 111 , in the first game back from the All-Star break for both teams . Miami fans were dealt a shocking blow over All-Star weekend when it was revealed that veteran power forward Chris Bosh is suffering from blood clots in his lower leg . Bosh sat out the end of the 2014 - 15 season with blood clots which spread from his calf to his lungs . Guard Dwyane Wade , however , has assured fans that the forward 's current situation is less severe than his previous ailments . Bosh has announced plans to take blood thinners in hopes of resuming play this season . Despite the star 's absence , Miami was able to advance in the standings on Friday with a big win over Atlanta . Small forward Luol Deng stepped up with a season - high 30 points , also tallying 11 rebounds and stealing the ball four times . Bosh 's fill - in , Josh McRoberts , also came up huge for the Heat , scoring 19 points and dishing out 10 assists . Despite allowing the Hawks to score in triple - digits , Miami played pesky defense , forcing Atlanta to turn the ball over 21 times . Starting center Hassan Whiteside also missed the contest due to an NBA-issued one - game suspension for a flagrant foul on San Antonio 's Boban Marjanovic . Whiteside has accepted the penalty , telling the media that he knows that `` actions like that kill my career . `` The Hawks , meanwhile , were a team surrounded by trade tumors before Thursday 's deadline . Despite finishing first in the East in 2014 - 15 , Friday 's loss has dropped Atlanta to fifth in the East this season . Despite the underwhelming start , Atlanta opted not to make any major deadline moves . Point guard Jeff Teague , whose name was frequently brought up in trade tumors , led the team with 23 points against the Heat . Veteran All-Star Al Horford was another point of discussion in trade talks ; Horford posted 14 points , five rebounds , three assists , two blocks , and a steal on Friday . Both teams will host games on Saturday : the Hawks against the Bucks , and the Heat against the Wizards .


The Milwaukee Bucks ( 23 - 33 ) snapped a six - game road losing streak as they defeated the host Atlanta Hawks ( 31 - 26 ) 117 - 109 on Saturday at Phillips Arena . Both the Hawks and the Bucks came into this game after suffering losses on Friday night but neither team showed any signs of fatigue as they went back and forth viciously for four quarters and two overtime periods . Michael Carter-Williams took over in the second overtime period and put the game out of reach by scoring three straight , unanswered buckets to begin the period . Carter-Williams tallied 17 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , nine rebounds , three assists and two assists , in 38 minutes off the bench . Nine of Carter-Williams ' points came in overtime , as he came through clutch . Jabari Parker had a career night as he tallied a double - double with a career - high 28 points ( 11 - 21 FG , 6 - 7 FT ) and a season - high 13 rebounds , in 51 minutes . Parker 's career night comes just after he tied his previous career - high in points , with 23 on Friday night versus Charlotte , which along with this night 's performance marks the first time Parker has tallied 20 points and 10 rebounds in back to back games . Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 19 points , 12 boards , three assists and two blocks , while Greg Monroe tallied a double - double as well , with 24 points and 12 rebounds , in 36 minutes off the bench . This marks the fourth game in a row that Monroe has come off the bench . Paul Millsap led the Hawks in scoring with 27 points ( 10 - 24 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , along with 11 rebounds , six assists , two blocks and one steal , in 46 minutes . Dennis Schroder was huge as he finished a nice lay - up at the end of regulation to send the game to overtime and added nine points in the extra time . He tallied 25 points , 10 assists , eight rebounds , one steal and one block , in 40 minutes off the bench . Al Horford finished with 17 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt ) , nine rebounds , three blocked shots and two assists . The Hawks have now lost four of their last five and their last two in a row . Atlanta will look to avoid a third straight loss when the Hawks host the Golden State Warriors on Monday . The Bucks host the Lakers on Monday .


The Golden State Warriors ( 50 - 5 ) earned an interconference road win Monday night over the Atlanta Hawks ( 31 - 27 ) at Phillips Arena , 102 - 92 . Even though their shooting was n't as crisp as usual - - 44 percent from the floor , 31 percent from three - point land - - Golden State still ran efficient offense , as they assisted on 30 of their 39 made field goals ( 77 percent ) and turned the ball over just 13 times . The Warriors made 14 of 45 three - pointers ( 31 percent ) and attempted fewer two - pointers ( 44 ) than threes . Stephen Curry notched eight assists and six rebounds in addition to leading all scorers with 36 points on an absurdly efficient 14 - 22 shooting night , including 5 - 11 from three . Klay Thompson added 27 points ( 10 - 23 FG , 5 - 14 3PT ) as the Warriors ' starting backcourt outscored the Hawks starting guards 53 - 18 . Harrison Barnes was the only other Warrior to reach double figures , as he scored 14 on 5 - 8 shooting . Al Horford was a beast inside in the losing effort , as the Hawks center notched 23 points ( 10 - 20 FG ) , 16 rebounds , six assists and five blocks . Dennis Schroder came off the bench to score 18 points ( 8 - 12 FG ) in just 18 minutes , and Jeff Teague scored 16 points and added six assists . But the Hawks just could n't find their shot , as they made just 42 percent of their field goals and shot 10 - 34 ( 29 percent ) from three - point land . The Warriors continue their road trip Wednesday against the Heat . The Hawks welcome the Bulls for a Friday contest .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 32 - 27 ) handily defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 30 - 27 ) on Friday , 103 - 88 . Chicago was shorthanded , playing without Jimmy Butler , Derrick Rose , Nikola Mirotic , and Joakim Noah . For Atlanta , the win serves to end a slide in which the team went just 1 - 5 . The Hawks ' struggles did n't show on Friday , as they secured a decisive victory on the backs of their starting five 's solid offensive output . Point guard Jeff Teague led the team with 19 points while also dishing out nine assists . His scoring was nearly matched by All-Star center Al Horford , who scored 18 points on 8 - for - 11 shooting and blocked 4 shots . Atlanta swatted 12 shots as a team , including another five from All-Star power forward Paul Millsap . The team also found strength in the passing game , recording 28 team assits . Atlanta managed to force 20 turnovers , leading to 27 points on the other end . The Bulls have managed to stay fixed in the playoff picture despite the onslaught of inuries . Heading into Friday 's matchup , the Bulls had won three straight and sat at fifth in the Eastern Conference . Friday 's loss does come as a bit of a momentum killer , however , as the team simply could not get the job done on either end . Chicago shot just 36 percent from the field , including just 25 percent from deep . Big man Pau Gasol was part of the problem , going just 6 - for - 22 from the field despite notching 17 rebounds . Sophomore Doug McDermott was a bright spot for the Bulls , however , as he led the team with 20 points in 31 minutes off the bench . Atlanta will play host to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday . The Bulls , meanwhile , will return home to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 33 - 27 ) trumped the Charlotte Hornets ( 30 - 28 ) 87 - 76 in a divisional matchup on Sunday . For Atlanta , the win is the second straight after a three - game losing streak ended on Friday . No player scored over 14 points , but five Hawks reached double - digits on Sunday . Forward Kent Bazemore led the way with 14 , also chipping in six rebounds and three assists . Center Al Horford , meanwhile , made a noteworthy contribution with 16 rebounds and six assists . The Hawks are now back in play for the fourth seed , which is currently held by the division - leading Miami Heat . Charlotte , meanwhile , had won eight of their previous ten headed into Sunday 's matchup . The team had an absolutely abysmal night from the floor on Sunday , however , shooting just 34 percent from the field , 23 percent from three - point range , and 65 percent from the free - throw line . The team 's best scorer Kemba Walker had an off night , going just 3 - for - 14 for nine points . Forward Marvin Williams was one of the few bright spots , contributing a game - high 16 points and pulling down nine rebounds . The Hornets will host the sliding Phoenix Suns on Tuesday . The Hawks will travel to face the league - best Warriors on Tuesday .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 37 - 29 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 39 - 27 ) 95 - 83 on Saturday . The Hawks put together one of their strongest defensive efforts of the year in stifling a depleted Grizzlies offense , which finally seemed to hit a wall after playing well in recent games despite numerous injuries . Saturday , they were once again without Zach Randolph ( knee ) , Mike Conley ( foot ) and Chris Andersen ( shoulder ) , leaving them considerably short - handed . Memphis also appeared spent after an exhilirating overtime victory over the Pelicans on Friday night , and saw only one starter , Tony Allen , post double - digit scoring . They managed a lackluster 35 percent success rate from the field , and a 26 percent figure from three - point range . Their fatigue also was reflected in their 16 turnovers , and their overall sluggish performance . Allen 's 15 points paced the Memphis starting five , and he added nine rebounds and two steals . Lance Stephenson was the overall team leader on offense for the second straight night , posting 18 points , eight rebounds and six assists over 30 minutes . The newly - signed Ray McCallum acquitted himself well in his first game with the Grizzlies , totaling 13 points , four rebounds , two assists , two steals and a block . Jarell Martin was the third reserve to post double - digit scoring , registering 10 points , four rebounds and a steal . The Grizzlies remain in second place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division , and currently hold the fifth seed in the conference . They head to Houston to face the Rockets on Monday night . Atlanta was paced by Paul Millsap , who posted 21 points , seven rebounds , five assists , a steal and a block . Al Horford followed with 19 points , eight boards , two assists and four blocks . Jeff Teague was next in line with 18 points , seven assists , two rebounds , a steal and two blocks . Kyle Korver contributed 15 points , four rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Thabo Sefolosha led the Hawks bench with 13 points , 11 rebounds , a steal and two blocks . Atlanta remains in third place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division , and has a hold of the sixth seed in the conference as well . They 're home again against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 38 - 29 ) routed the Indiana Pacers ( 35 - 31 ) Sunday night at Phillips Arena , 104 - 75 . The 20 lead the Pacers took 18 seconds into the game was the last one they 'd enjoy , as the Hawks immediately rattled off a 160 run . The Pacers led by at least six points for the entirety of the final 45 minutes . Any chance of a comeback was squelched by a 30 - 5 Atlanta run to end the third quarter . The Hawks used a balanced attack , as Paul Millsap and Al Horford led the club with 18 points apiece . Millsap added nine rebounds , four assists , three steals and three blocks , and Horford shot a sharp 8 - 12 ( 2 - 4 3PT ) and grabbed four rebounds . Kyle Korver hit four of his nine shots from deep to finish with 14 points as the Hawks shot 50 percent ( 15 - 30 ) from beyond the arc overall . Myles Tuner led all scorers as he poured in 19 for the Pacers on 9 - 17 shooting to go with five rebounds , two steals and a block . Monta Ellis ( 10 points , 4 - 9 shooting ) was the only other Pacer to finish in double - digits . Pacers star Paul George made just three of his 15 field goal attempts and finished with seven points . Nothing worked for Indiana , as they shot 21 percent ( 5 - 24 ) from three , 44 percent on twos , and earned just seven free throw attempts . Atlanta heads on the road to face Detroit on Wednesday . The Pacers return home Tuesday to host the Celtics .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 35 - 34 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 28 - 41 ) 116 - 98 on Thursday . The Hawks made a change to the starting lineup , with Kent Bazemore heading to the bench with a knee injury and Tim Hardaway , Jr. stepping into the starting five in his stead . The move was highly successful , as Hardaway filled out the stat sheet with 21 points , seven rebounds , four assists and a steal . Atlanta was essentially superior in every category as well , as they posted 50 percent and 46 percent success rates from the field and three - point range , respectively . They also elicited 14 turnovers from the Nuggets , and hauled in 40 boards on the night . D.J . Augustin paced Denver in his reserve role , tallying 17 points , seven assists , a rebound and a block . A second bench player , Joffrey Lauvergne , was next in line with 16 points , six rebounds , an assist and a block . Gary Harris pitched in 15 points , four rebounds , two assists and a steal . Emmanuel Mudiay followed with 12 points , two rebounds , two assists and a steal , as the only other starter besides Harris to manage double - digit scoring . The Nuggets remain in fourth place in the Western Conference 's Northwest Division , and are 8 games behind the eighth - seeded Dallas Mavericks . They head to Charlotte to face the Hornets on Saturday night . Jeff Teague followed Hardway 's effort with 16 points , eight assists , three rebounds and a steal . Paul Millsap matched Teague 's scoring total and added 11 rebounds , four assists and four blocks . Al Horford and Kyle Korver rounded out a productive night for the starting five with a pair of 11 - point efforts . The former managed three rebounds , three assists and three blocks , while the latter dished out four dimes and a rebound . Thabo Sefolosha paced the reserves with 14 points , three rebounds , two assists and a steal . Kris Humphries and Dennis Schroder also had a pair of 11 - point outings in reserve roles . The Hawks retain a hold of first place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeastern Division , and of the third seed in the conference as well . They 're home again on Saturday versus the Houston Rockets .


The Atlanta Hakws ( 41 - 29 ) comfortably defeated the Houston Rockets ( 35 - 35 ) on Saturday , 109 - 97 . Both teams have regressed heavily since making their respective conference finals in 2014 - 15 . Atlanta , a 60 - win team last season , is left jockying for position between third and sixth in the Eastern Conference . The win against Houston leaves them in third , half a game ahead of their rival Miami Heat . All-Star center Al Horford led the way for the team with 22 points , while also tallying nine rebounds and a pair of blocks . Young role player Tim Hardaway Jr. also contributed heavily , posting 20 points off the bench . The team shot an impressive 50 percent on the night . Houston , meanwhile , struggled from the field , shooting just 39 percent . The team also had issues with turnovers , coughing the ball up 17 times in total . A big positive , however , for Houston was recent bench acquisition Michael Beasley . The former second overall pick and reigning Chinese Basketball Association MVP dropped 30 points and pulled nine rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench . Houston will visit OKC on Tuesday , while Atlanta will host Washington on Monday .


The Washington Wizards ( 35 - 35 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 41 - 30 ) 117 - 102 on Monday night . Washington came into this game as a seven - point underdog and walked away with a huge road win . This game kept the Wizards within two games of the final playoff spot in the east and it took some dominating fourth quarter defense to prevail . The Wizards held the Hawks to just 16 points in the final quarter , while scoring 28 of their own . The offense was spectacular for Washington , as they shot over 50 percent from the field , as well as from three - point range . The Wizards got a great team effort for a much needed win , as all five starters scored at least 14 points . John Wall led the team with 27 points and also dished out 14 assists in yet another great performance . Bradley Beal scored 25 of his own and continues to re - emerge since his return from a pelvic injury . Otto Porter double - doubled , as he scored 16 points to go along with 10 rebounds . The Wizards will look to keep their playoff hopes alive in a rematch against these Hawks on Wednesday . Atlanta has been playing some great ball recently , but this was a baffling loss . Al Horford flirted with a triple - double though , as he accumulated 14 points , nine rebounds and nine assists in the loss . Jeff Teague led the team with 23 points and also dished out four assists . The only other notable stat line was a 16 - point outing from Tim Hardaway Jr. off the bench . As mentioned before , the next game for the Hawks is a rematch against these Wizards on Wednesday .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 43 - 30 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 30 - 43 ) 101 - 90 on Friday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and that ended up playing out on the floor in this matchup . The key for the Hawks was their defense , as they held the Bucks to 42 percent shooting and forced them to commit 15 turnovers . The assisting margin was huge as well , with Atlanta recording 26 assists to the Bucks 16 . Amazingly , the Hawks won this game despite going 5 - for - 32 from three - point range . This loss marked the Bucks third - straight and they continue to struggle away from home . Milwaukee still sits in single - digits in road wins , as they are now 9 - 29 on the road . Jabari Parker had a nice game though , as he led the team with 19 points , while also bringing down eight rebounds . John Henson was fantastic off the bench , as he double - doubled , in a 17 - point , 10 - rebound , three - block performance . The Bucks will look to play better on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets . This gave Atlanta their 12th win in their last 15 games . Paul Millsap was huge , as he tallied 14 points , 13 rebounds , three assists , two steals and three blocks in an all around performance . Jeff Teague also played well , as he led the team with 18 points and six assists . Al Horford finished with 14 points , eight rebounds , two steals and two blocks of his own . The Hawks will look to keep things rolling on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday .


In what was a historic night for superstar LeBron James , the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 54 - 22 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 45 - 32 ) 110 - 108 in overtime Friday . With a team - leading 29 points , James surapssed Oscar Robertson for 11th on the all - time scoring list . The 30 - year - old star remains active in climbing the all - time scoring ladder , and looks poised to finish even higher when all is said and done . Scoring was n't the focus on Friday for James , however , as the star also snagged a season - high 16 rebounds and dished out nine assists . Fellow All-Star Kyrie Irving , meanwhile , scored 20 points and also dished out seven assists . The narrow win allows the Cavs to escape with a lead of 3 games over the contending Toronto Raptors for homecourt advantage . The Hawks , meanwhile , have now lost two in a row after a hot month of March . Friday 's loss came in heartbreaking , down - to - the - wire fashion , as the two teams were almost inseparable on the night . Star forward Paul Millsap helped make the game competetive , delivering 29 points and 12 rebounds . All-Star Jeff Teague also chipped in a big 28 points . The Hawks suffered , however , from a major 57 - 48 disadvantage in the rebounding column , allowing Cleveland several extra possessions . Cleveland will host the Hornets on Sunday , while the Hawks wo n't see the court until they host Phoenix on Tuesday .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 46 - 32 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 20 - 59 ) Tuesday night at Phillips Arena , 103 - 90 . Phoenix exploded to a 10 - point lead with a 38 - point first quarter and entered halftime with a 12 - point lead . But the Suns offense could n't maintain the pace , as they could n't reach 20 points in any of the final three quarters . The Hawks chipped away throughout the second half . Atlanta opened the fourth quarter on a 12 - 2 run to turn a 73 - 70 deficit into an 82 - 75 lead , and they would n't give it up . Jeff Teague 's 20 points led the Hawks as he knocked down three of his seven three - point attempts . The Hawks got double - doubles from Paul Millsap ( 13 points , 17 rebounds , eight assists ) and Al Horford ( 16 points , 10 rebounds ) . Kent Bazemore nearly added a third , as he poured in 17 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 2 - 5 3PT ) , grabbed nine rebounds , dished five assists and swiped five steals . Atlanta shot just 41 percent from the floor , but they were active both on the offensive glass ( 13 offensive rebounds ) and in the passing lanes ( 16 steals ) , and that allowed them to nab the win despite lacking their shooting touch . Devin Booker made the Suns offense go , as he scored a game - high 34 points on a ludicrously efficient 12 - 25 shooting night , including 4 - 9 from deep . Booker added five rebounds , two assists and two steals and turned the ball over just twice despite using over 30 possessions . He got little help , though , as Ronnie Price was Phoenix 's second leading scorer with 14 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 4 - 7 3PT ) . Price committed seven turnovers , however , and the Suns were sloppy all night , as Phoenix committed 24 turnovers and managed just 19 assists . The Hawks continue their homestand Thursday against the Raptors . The Suns continue their road trip Thursday against the Rockets .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 47 - 32 ) earned a home win over the Toronto Raptors ( 52 - 26 ) Thursday night at Philips Arena , 95 - 87 . Atlanta won this one with defense , as they blocked 12 shots and held the Raptors to just 38 percent shooting from the field . Toronto 's biggest lead came at 11 - 7 with 8:26 to go in the first quarter . The Hawks immediately rattled off a 60 run to take the lead , and the Raptors never led again , as Toronto 's offense could n't generate the big run necessary to turn things around . Jeff Teague led all scorers with 23 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 2 - 3 3PT , 7 - 9 FT ) to go with five assists . Paul Millsap turned in a double - double with 13 points and 14 rebounds to go with five blocked shots , and Kyle Korver knocked down four of eight three - point attempts as he finished with 14 points . Atlanta shot a mediocre 43 percent from the floor but shot a nifty 12 - 32 ( 38 percent ) from three - point land to keep their offense moving . DeMar DeRozan ( 7 - 24 FG ) and Kyle Lowry ( 6 - 15 FG , 2 - 6 3PT ) led the Raptors with 16 points apiece . Jonas Valanciunas scored 13 points and added eight rebounds , and Bismack Biyombo came off the bench to score 10 points and grab nine rebounds in just 21 minutes . But the Raptors just could n't generate offense , and they managed just eight offensive rebounds on 52 missed shots , a meager 15 percent offensive rebound rate , leaving them without the critical second chance opportunities teams need when first shots are n't falling . The Hawks continue their homestand Saturday against the Celtics . The Raptors return home to host the Pacers on Friday .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 48 - 32 ) defeated the visiting Boston Celtics ( 47 - 33 ) 118 - 107 , Saturday night at Philips Arena The Hawks pulled off a major comeback in order to take the advantage over the Celtics in the battle for third place in the East . Atlanta trailed by as many as 12 points with about five minutes left in the third quarter , but went on an impressive 43 - 20 run in order to finish the game on top ; earning their third win in a row and 15th win in 19 games . The teams came into this game tied in the standings , while they both have two games remaining ; therefore there is still opportunity for the Celtics to overtake that third spot . The Hawks managed to overcome 18 turnovers with good shooting , as they hit 52 percent from the field , 51 percent from long range and 9 - 11 from the foul line . Paul Millsap put on a show to lead his team , with 31 points ( 13 - 22 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt ) , 16 rebounds , five blocked shots , three assists and two steals , in 39 minutes . Jeff Teague chipped in 24 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , seven assists , five rebounds and one steal , while Kent Bazemore was also very effective , finishing with 21 points , five rebounds , three assists , three steals and two blocked shots . Six players scored in double digits for the Celtics , led by Marcus Smart who contributed 19 points , five rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 33 minutes off the bench . Jae Crowder and Isaiah Thomas added 16 points each , while Avery Bradley chipped in 15 . Although they were able to score , the Celtics could not keep up on the defensive end , allowing the Hawks to out - pace them . The Celtics have two games remaining , both of which will be at TD Garden . They host the Hornets in a potential first round preview on Monday . The Hawks will visit Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on Monday .


The Miami Heat ( 10 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 0 - 1 ) 104 - 94 on Wednesday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . Coming in with high expectations after missing the playoffs last year , the Heat did n't disappoint in their opener and pulled off the victory in front of their home crowd . Despite a slow start from the field , the Heat came up with a very big second quarter , out - scoring the Hornets 31 - 17 to take a 10 - point lead into the half . A seemingly even match the rest of the way , the Heat used their three - point shooting advantage ( 12 - 20 3Pt ) to give them enough of a spark to push them to a win . As expected , the Heat 's dynamic duo of Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade did most of the damage . Bosh recorded his first double - double of the year , posting 21 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) and 10 rebounds over 32 minutes . He continually abused the Hornets ' bigs , forcing his way to the free throw line 10 times , while cashing in on nine of those ten attempts . Wade , on the other hand , added 20 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 6 - 6 FT ) of his own , to go along with five assists . After averaging 22 points and 5 assists last season , it looks as if he 's picked up right where he left off . The big surprise of the night was Gerald Green 's play off the bench . After playing with the Suns last season , Green capped off his Heat debut with a bench - high of 19 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt ) , giving the Heat just enough of a boost to help propel them to a win . For the Hornets , it was Al Jefferson who did most of the work early . He dominated his way to 17 points at the half , but failed to contribute even a single point following that . While there was n't any reports of an injury , he finished with just 22 minutes of game action , so it 's still unclear why he played in such a limited fashion . Kemba Walker was the only other starter in the lineup to get things going offensively . He went 5 - for - 16 from the field and 8 - for - 9 from the free throw line to post 19 points , while also adding four assists and four rebounds . Making his Hornets ' debut , Jeremy Lin chipped in with 17 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and a pair of assists off the bench . The Heat will travel to Cleveland on Friday to take on the Cavaliers , while the Hornets will be on the road against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday .


Despite trailing by 21 points early in the game , the Miami Heat ( 2 - 1 ) were able to comfortably defeat the Houston Rockets ( 0 - 3 ) , 109 - 89 . With star center Dwight Howard sidelined by a back injury , coach Kevin McHale rolled out a `` small ball `` lineup on the road against Miami . While guard Marcus Thornton , a new addition to the starting lineup , exploded for 21 points , Miami 's frontcourt was able to take advantage of Howard 's absence . Heat center Hassan Whiteside delivered a whopping 25 points and 15 rebound to go with a pair of blocks , and effort that helped fuel Miami 's 48 - 34 rebounding advantage . Veteran guard Dwyane Wade was also able to exploit holes in the Houston defense , posting 20 points and dishing out 8 assists . Point guard Gordan Dragic 's struggles have continued , however , as he delivered just 8 points and played only 24 minutes . Houston , the second seed in the West last season , came into the season near the top of many power rankings . However , their loss to the Heat is their third consecutive defeat by a margin of twenty points . While Howard 's absence in two of the team 's three games has helped , star guard James Harden has struggled with inefficiency thus far , shooting just 26 percent from the field . The Rockets will likely look to adjust going forward . Houston will seak a bounceback performance as they take on the powerhouse Oklahoma City Thunder at home on Monday night . Meanwhile , the Heat will seek to carry the momentum from their victory into their next game , a home matchup against Atlanta .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 4 - 1 ) handed the Heat ( 2 - 2 ) a 98 - 92 loss in Miami , thanks to a strong outing from their starters . Jeff Teague was questionable to play prior to the game due to a hand injury . His hand did n't hold him back , however , as he ended up leading the way for Atlanta by putting up 26 points , nine assists , six rebounds , one steal , and two threes in 34 minutes of action . Al Horford continued his strong start to the season by chipping in 17 points , 13 boards , two assists , and one steal in 34 minutes . After going 0 - of - 5 from long distance in his previous game , it was Horford 's first game this season without a three - point attempt . Kent Bazemore continued his impressive start to the season , replacing the departing DeMarre Carroll in the starting lineup and providing 10 points , five rebounds , three assists , and one steal in 32 minutes . The Hawks will look to add on to their four - game winning streak Wednesday , as they welcome the Nets to Atlanta . The Heat were led by Hassan Whiteside , who put up 23 points , 14 rebounds , and four blocks in 31 minutes . He was also nearly perfect from the field , going 11 - for - 12 . Dwyane Wade and Goran Dragic each provided 21 and 19 points , respectively . Miami will look to bounce back Thursday in Minnesota .