The Atlanta Hawks defeated the visiting Houston Rockets 112 - 97 , Saturday night at Philips Arena . The Hawks ( 4 - 2 ) put together their highest scoring first half of the young season , with 65 points in the first 24 minutes . Through 48 minutes they shot 53 percent from the field and 40 percent from deep , while holding the Rockets to 43 percent from the field . Atlanta dominated inside , with 62 points in the paint , in large part thanks to Dwight Howard and Paul Millsap , who combined for 43 points . Howard was huge against his former team , finishing with 20 points , 14 rebounds , three assists , two blocks and one steal , in 29 minutes . Millsap added 23 points , 11 rebounds , five steals , and four assists , in 34 minutes . Kent Bazemore had his best game so far this season , with 20 points , four rebounds , four assists and three steals , in 32 minutes . The Hawks are now 3 - 1 at home but will have their work cut - out for them as they enter Cleveland to face the defending champs on Tuesday . The Rockets ( 3 - 3 ) started out well but began to unravel in the second half , where they were out - scored 47 - 38 . They were held to 13 free throw attempts , which is almost as many as James Harden is capable of earning on his own on any average night . Harden continued his strong point - guard play , with 30 points , 12 assists , nine rebounds and three steals , in 37 minutes . Harden did not have a ton of offensive support as the next highest scorer for Houston was K.J . McDaniels , who added 13 points off the bench . Ryan Anderson added 12 points , while Clint Capela another 12 points along with 10 rebounds . The Rockets bench only chipped in 24 points in total , while the team 's 25 turnovers stand - out as a major issue . The Rockets will move on to Washington for their next contest , Monday .

The Rockets gave up 25 turnovers , which translated into 35 points for the Hawks . They were also heavily out - scored in the paint , 62 - 46 . Houston was limited to only 13 free throw attempts , seven of them by James Harden . Harden continued his solid point guard play , with another near - triple - double , consisting of 30 points , 12 assists , and nine rebounds , in 37 minutes . Houston 's next highest scorer was K.J . McDaniels , who finished with 13 points , on 5 - of - 6 shooting , in 19 minutes off the bench . The Hawks were led by Dwight Howard , who was huge against his old team . Howard finished with 20 points and 14 rebounds . Two other players scored at least 20 points for the Hawks , including Paul Millsap , who double - doubled with 23 points and 11 rebounds and Kent Bazemore , who added 20 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting . The Hawks bench only contributed 22 points .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Chicago Bulls 115 - 107 at Phillips Arena on Wednesday . The Hawks ( 6 - 2 ) had their full starting lineup back on Wednesday after Kyle Korver ( personal ) missed their victory over the undefeated Cavaliers on Tuesday . However , it was not the starters that carried this Atlanta team to their third straight victory . Rather , it was the excellent play of their bench that held off the reeling Bulls . Of the five players that saw time off the bench for the Hawks , four of them scored in double figures with Thabo Sefolosha 's season - high 20 points leading not just the reserves , but the entire team . As a unit , the reserves scored 54 of the team 's 115 points . For the starters , the frontcourt consisting of Paul Millsap and Dwight Howard each had a double - double and combined to record 34 points and 21 rebounds . The Bulls ( 4 - 4 ) , on the other hand , have now lost four of their last five games after starting the season 30 . On Wednesday , Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade absolutely torched the Hawks . Their Chicago teammates , however , did not . Butler finished with a game - high 39 points , seven assists , four rebounds and six steals , while Wade scored 25 points managed five steals of his own . So , while Butler and Wade combined the score 64 , the rest of the team managed to score a lowly 43 points with the next highest scoring total being Taj Gibson 's 43 . And despite the hot shooting nights form Butler and Wade , the team still managed to shoot just 45 percent from the field . Up next , the Hawks will stay home to take on the 76ers on Saturday , while the Bulls look to get back on track against the Heat on Thursday .

The Atlanta Hawks got a very productive performance from their bench in Wednesday 's win , with the team 's five reserves combining to score 54 of the team 's 115 points . Thabo Sefolosha , who is known more for his defensive capabilities than his offensive ones , led the entire team in scoring , managing 20 points on 8 - of - 9 shooting in 29 minutes . Three other Hawks reserves managed to score in double figures , giving Atlanta a grand total of eight double - digit scorers as they took down the Bulls . Chicago , on the other hand , got no contribution from their bench , as the unit managed to score just 18 points and shoot a combined 7 - of - 18 from the field . The Bulls were carried by their stars on the wing , with Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade combining to score 64 of the team 's 107 points , allowing the Bulls to still be in the game in the closing moments .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 117 - 96 at Philips Arena on Saturday . This was expected to be a blowout in the Hawks favor and they did n't let up against a weak Sixers team . The second and fourth quarters is when Atlanta made their mark , as they outscored Philadelphia 66 - 39 in that 24 - minute stretch The Hawks shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded 31 assists on their 48 made baskets . They also outrebounded the Sixers 52 - 39 and also outscored them in the paint 50 - 34 . Philadelphia ( 1 - 8 ) is coming off their first win of the season on Friday and they simply did n't have enough juice to get that elusive second win in a tough situation . Jahlil Okafor got the start after resting on Friday , as he led the team with 18 points and six rebounds in 23 minutes of action . Sergio Rodriguez was second on the team , as he accumulated 13 points , three rebounds and four assists . Dario Saric and Nik Stauskas finished with 12 points apiece . Robert Covington was the only other player in double figures , scoring 11 points and swiping four steals . The Sixers will have another road game on Monday against the Houston Rockets for their next fixture . Atlanta ( 7 - 2 ) continues to get it done and wins like this are par for the course . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring , as he scored 20 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting off the bench . Kent Bazemore led the starters in scoring , with his 18 points , five rebounds and three steals on 8 - of - 13 shooting . Dwight Howard recorded another double - double , totaling 10 points and 11 rebounds . Point guard Dennis Schroeder amassed 16 points , five rebounds and eight assists in the win . Atlanta has a few days off before they play the Miami Heat on the road for their next game .

Covering a 15 - point spread in the NBA is not an easy task , but Atlanta made it look extremely easy here against Philadelphia . While the Sixers had five players score in double figures , they had no one surpass 18 points or seven rebounds . They actually had 10 players play at least 20 minutes , with no one playing more than 27 minutes . The Hawks dominated despite Paul Millsap having his worst game of the season , as he finished with six points , four rebounds and three assists on 3 - of - 10 shooting . Kris Humphries and Dwight Howard dominated down low , as they combined for 23 points and 20 rebounds on 10 - of - 14 shooting in 46 combined minutes . In the two Philadelphia-Atlanta matchups this season , the Hawks have outscored the Sixers by 53 total points . Luckily for the Sixers , they do n't play again until the calendar turns to 2017 .


The host Atlanta Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks , 107 - 100 , at Philips Arena on Wednesday . Most of the statistics would indicate a Milwaukee win , but Atlanta prevailed thanks to great teamwork . The second quarter was especially decisive , as the Hawks outscored the Bucks 31 - 9 in that 12 - minute stretch . Strangely , Milwaukee took 26 more shots than Atlanta , but made only four more baskets . The Bucks also dominated in the paint , outscoring the Hawks 50 - 28 . Atlanta was extremely efficient though , as they shot 49 percent from the field and assisted on 29 of their 35 made baskets . They also took care of business at the charity stripe , going 27 - of - 31 from the free - throw line . Milwaukee ( 5 - 5 ) had their opportunities to win this game , but they realized how tough it is to beat an efficient Atlanta team . Giannis Antetokounmpo carried the load , as he tallied 26 points , 15 rebounds and seven assists . Jabari Parker was great as well , totaling 23 points , eight rebounds , three assists and three steals of his own . The only other starter in double figures was Tony Snell , who amassed 11 points , four rebounds and three assists . Mirza Teletovic was a nice spark off the bench , as he scored 14 points on 5 - of - 10 shooting . Milwaukee will be on back - to - back duties , as they travel to face the Miami Heat on Thursday for their next game . Atlanta ( 9 - 2 ) had to play this game without Dwight Howard ( quad ) , but they did n't miss a beat . Paul Millsap stepped up in his absence , as he tallied 21 points , eight rebounds and three assists in the win . Mike Muscala started for Howard and provided 16 points , five rebounds and three assists of his own . Kyle Korver had one of his best games of the season , totaling 11 points , six rebounds and five assists . All five starters for Atlanta scored at least 11 points and provided at least three rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Hawks is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday .

Atlanta is now 30 in the second half of back - to - back sets and that shows how deep this Hawks team is . The Bucks actually took 26 more shots than Atlanta , but made only four more shots . Much of that is attributed to their offensive rebounding , as they snatched down 15 offensive boards to the Hawks ' three . Milwaukee also outscored them in the paint , 50 - 28 , so it 's a wonder how they lost this game with so many more opportunities . Giannis Antetokounmpo continued his superb form , as he accumulated 26 points , 15 rebounds and seven assists in the defeat . Paul Millsap carried the load for Atlanta , as he tallied 21 points , eight rebounds and three assists on 8 - of - 11 shooting . All five starters for Atlanta had at least 11 points , three rebounds and three assists . These teams will have a rematch on December 9th in Atlanta .


As the possibility of losing his starting job nears , Tim Frazier put together his best performance of the season Tuesday against the Hawks . Frazier finished with 21 points , 14 assists and five rebounds in 35 minutes . And while this was the point guard 's most productive game , it was hardly anything out of the ordinary for him . Tuesday night was the fifth time this season that Frazier has recorded at least 15 points , eight assists and five rebounds and his fifth double - double of the season . With Jrue Holiday back and playing well off the bench and Tyreke Evans ( knee ) close to returning , Frazier may see his minutes and ball - handling duties decline , but there is no doubt the third - year player out of Penn State has more than earned a spot in the team 's regular rotation moving forward with how he 's performed this season .

The visiting New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 112 - 94 , at Philips Arena on Tuesday . It did n't take long for this game to get out of hand , as the Pelicans ( 5 - 10 ) opened on a 26 - 10 run and ultimately pushed their lead to 20 points by the end of the first quarter , a lead they held onto for the rest of the evening . Tim Frazier helped them hold onto that lead , as the starting point guard finished with 21 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting and 14 assists in 35 minutes . Frazier 's performance was necessary too , as Anthony Davis left in the second quarter with a right knee injury after diving into the crowd for a loose ball . Luckily for the Pelicans , the All-Star power forward did return later in the game , ultimately finishing with 13 points and three rebounds in 19 minutes as New Orleans won their third straight game . As for the Hawks ( 9 - 5 ) , they have now dropped their third game in a row in ugly fashion . The starting backcourt of Dennis Schroeder and Kyle Korver led the way in scoring with 14 points each , while the frontcourt pairing of Paul Millsap and Dwight Howard , who have led the team in scoring so far this season , managed to score just a combined 18 points . The final starter , Kent Bazemore , shot 0 - of - 6 from the field and finished with just one point , one assist and one rebound in 18 minutes . In the end , it was a night to forget for the Hawks , who continue to slide after a hot start to the season . Up next , the Pelicans will look to earn their fourth win in a row against the Timberwolves on Wednesday , while the Hawks will travel to Indiana on Wednesday to take on the Pacers .


The Detroit Pistons defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 121 - 85 , at Phillips Arena on Friday . The Pistons ( 11 - 10 ) endured their share of offensive struggles in the early going of the season , including a recent stretch where they failed to hit the 100 - point mark in four of six contests . However , they 've certainly gotten the hot hand over the last three contests , posting 112 points three games ago and a pair of 121 - point tallies in the two subsequent games . They were at it again Friday against a normally stingy Hawks defense , reaching the 121 - point milestone for a third straight outing while being led by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope . The talented two - guard posted 23 points , which included a 5 - of - 8 mark from beyond the arc , along with eight rebounds and a steal . The four other members of the starting five also got into double digits in the scoring column , and the Pistons managed impressive success rates of 54 and 59 percent from the field and three - point range , respectively . Tobias Harris followed KCP 's output with 18 points , seven boards , two assists and two blocks . Andre Drummond supplied a 14 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that also featured two assists , a steal and a block . Marcus Morris collected 12 points , four rebounds and two assists , while Ish Smith registered an 11 - point , 13 - assist double - double that included five rebounds and a steal . Jon Leuer continued his strong work off the bench with a near double - double of his own , totaling 16 points , nine rebounds , two assists and a steal . Beno Udrih and Darrun Hilliard also contributed a pair of 11 - point efforts in a reserve role . Dennis Schroder was the only member of the starting five for the Hawks ( 10 - 10 ) to manage double - digit scoring , posting 17 points , 11 assists and a pair of rebounds . Kent Bazemore and Kyle Korver totaled only 14 points between them , Thabo Sefolosha was in the starting lineup again with Paul Millsap sitting out with a hip injury , but he was only able to supply five points , two rebounds and a steal . Dwight Howard was particularly ineffective , totaling only two points , six rebounds and two blocks over 25 minutes . The second unit saw some more run than usual due to the blowout loss , and three bench players got into double digits in the scoring column . Mike Muscala 's and Tim Hardaway 's pair of 11 - point efforts led the way , while Kris Humphries followed closely behind with 10 . The Pistons return home to face the Orlando Magic on Sunday , while the Hawks head north of the border to face the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night .

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 's 23 points paced the Pistons , and Detroit managed impressive success rates of 54 and 59 percent from the field and beyond the arc , respectively . Tobias Harris ( 18 points ) , Andre Drummond ( 14 points , 14 rebounds ) , Marcus Morris ( 12 points ) and Ish Smith ( 11 points , 13 assists ) rounded out the starting five 's strong night . Jon Leuer 's 16 points and nine boards led the bench , while Beno Udrih and Darrun Hilliard combined for another 22 points in reserve roles . Dennis Schroder was the only Hawks starter to manage double - digit scoring , posting 17 points . Kent Bazemore and Kyle Korver combined for just 14 points , while Thabo Sefolosha posted five points in place of Paul Millsap . Dwight Howard notably had only two points and six boards . Mike Muscala , Tim Hardaway ' and Kris Humphries totaled 32 points from the bench .


It 's pretty safe to say that Russell Westbrook has had a dominant stretch of basketball , with Monday 's 32 - point , 13 - rebound , 12 - assist performance serving as his sixth straight triple - double and lead to the Thunder 's sixth straight victory . And while their may be a correlation between Westbrook 's ability to fill up the box score and Oklahoma City 's success , there is another factor . Anthony Morrow played 26 minutes off the bench in Monday 's victory and scored 15 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting from the field and 4 - of - 6 shooting from behind the arc . Over the team 's winning streak , Morrow has now played 25 minutes per game and is averaging 11 points while shooting 49 percent from the field and 45 percent on 3 - pointers . This all comes after Morrow appeared in just eight of the Thunder 's first 15 games and notched a total of 60 minutes in that time . The lack of bench production has been a problem this season for Oklahoma City , and after 22 games , they may have finally found a solution that has been sitting on the bench the entire time .

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 102 - 99 on Monday at Philips Arena . It was another win for the Thunder ( 14 - 8 ) and another triple - double for superstar point guard Russell Westbrook . Westbrook finished Monday 's game with 32 points , 13 rebounds and 12 assists in 33 minutes , and he had the triple - double fulfilled halfway through the third quarter . It was Westbrook 's sixth straight triple - double and his 11th in 22 games this season as he continues to be more explosive than he ever has in his career . Coincidentally , not only was it Westbrook 's sixth straight triple - double , but it was also Oklahoma City 's sixth straight victory . The Hawks ( 10 - 12 ) , on the other hand , are headed in a much different direction than the surging Thunder , as they have now lost seven in a row and 10 of their last 12 games overall . Monday 's loss came despite the fact that Paul Millsap returned to the starting lineup after missing three games with a hip injury and led the team in scoring with 24 points on top of five rebounds and five assists . Dennis Schroder managed to add 17 points , eight assists and six rebounds , but the other three Atlanta starters scored a combined 12 points , with starting small forward Kent Bazemore failing to score a single point . Even so , the Hawks fell just short in the end , playing catch up in the closing moments when it was just too little too late . Up next , the Thunder will look to notch their seventh straight win against the Rockets on Friday , while the Hawks will look to end their win drought Wednesday when they take on the Heat .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Miami Heat , 103 - 95 , at Philips Arena on Wednesday . Atlanta was in desperate need of a win and they were able to take care of a shorthanded Miami team here . Defense was key for the Hawks , as they held the Heat to 42 percent shooting and forced them to commit 16 turnovers . Atlanta also dominated in the paint , winning the rebounding battle , 47 - 34 , and outscoring them in the paint 58 - 26.The Hawks shot 49 percent from the field and assisted on 27 of their 43 made baskets . This was a near wire - to - wire win for the Hawks , as Miami held just one lead in the first five minutes . Miami ( 7 - 15 ) are as beat - up as anyone right now and it 's taking a toll on the heavily used starters . Hassan Whiteside really struggled in this game , as he amassed eight points , 12 rebounds and one blocks on 4 - of - 12 shooting . Tyler Johnson was the team 's best player , as he tallied 27 points and five assists off the bench . Goran Dragic continued his good form , scoring 21 points and handing out four assists . Rodney McGruder got the start for Justise Winslow and finished with 11 points , five rebounds and five assists . It does n't get any easier for the Heat , as they play the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road for their next game . Atlanta ( 11 - 12 ) had lost seven - straight headed into this game , so to say this win was needed would be a drastic understatement . Dwight Howard took a lot of the load on his broad shoulders , as he tallied 23 points , 17 rebounds and four assists . It was n't just offense though , as he held the dominant Hassan Whiteside in check . Paul Millsap also played great , accumulating 21 points , nine rebounds , four steals and three blocks in the victory . Dennis Schroeder was the only other player in double figures , accruing 17 points , four rebounds and seven assists . Atlanta will look to build off this win on Friday , when they play the Milwaukee Bucks on the road .

Atlanta had lost 10 of their last 11 headed into this game , so a near wire - to - wire win is just what the doctor ordered . The Hawks really dominated down low , winning the rebounding battle , 47 - 34 , and outscoring the Heat in the paint , 58 - 26 . Defense was also huge for Atlanta , forcing the Heat to shoot 42 percent from the field and commit 16 turnovers . Tyler Johnson did all he could to keep Miami in the game , as he tallied 27 points and five assists off the bench . Goran Dragic also played well , totaling 21 points and four assists . The big men really dominated for Atlanta , as Dwight Howard and Paul Millsap had monster games . Howard accumulated 23 points , 17 rebounds and four assists , while Millsap finished with 21 points , nine rebounds , four steals and three blocks . Dennis Schroeder accrued 17 points , four rebounds and seven assists as well .


The Magic bench posted 62 points and were led by Elfrid Payton , who tallied career highs of 26 points and 14 assists . Serge Ibaka paced the Magic overall with 29 points , while Evan Fournier was next on the first unit with 23 points . Jodie Meeks ( 20 points ) and Jeff Green ( 16 points ) rounded out the bench 's stellar night , and Orlando tallied an impressive 59 percent success rate from the field . The Hawks saw all five members of the first unit hit double - digit scoring , led by Dwight Howard 's 20 - point , 16 - rebound double - double . Dennis Schroder supplied 19 points and 13 assists , while Thabo Sefolosha and Paul Millsap tallied a pair of 17 - point efforts . Tim Hardaway Jr. parlayed another start into 12 points , while Kyle Korver came off the bench for 12 points in 27 minutes overall .

The Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 131 - 120 , at Phillips Arena on Tuesday . The Magic ( 11 - 15 ) had come in losers of three in a row , and were up against a Hawks squad that had shown some recent improvement by winning two consecutive contests after having lost seven straight . However , it was Orlando who snapped out of their doldrums Tuesday by posting a season - high scoring total . The most notable aspect of their outburst was that nearly half of their offense came from the second unit , with Elfrid Payton leading the way with career highs of 26 points and 14 assists , while adding three rebounds and a steal . That helped make up for a trio of single - digit scoring tallies from the starting five , as well as the absence of Nikola Vucevic , who missed the game with a back injury . Serge Ibaka paced the Magic on offense overall , contributing 29 points , three rebounds , two assists and a steal . Evan Fournier was next on the first unit with 23 points , six assists , two steals and a block . Aaron Gordon and Bismack Biyombo generated a pair of seven - point efforts , with the latter also bringing down nine rebounds . D.J . Augustin ( three points , three assists ) only played 15 minutes despite starting at point guard , as Payton 's performance dictated heavy minutes . Jodie Meeks ( 20 points , four rebounds , two assists , two steals ) and Jeff Green ( 16 points , four rebounds and an assist ) rounded out the bench 's stellar night . The Hawks ( 12 - 13 ) saw all five members of the first unit hit double digits in the scoring column and were led by Dwight Howard 's 20 - point , 16 - rebound double - double that also included an assist and a block . Dennis Schroder supplied a 19 - point , 13 - assist double - double of his own , adding a rebound and two steals . Thabo Sefolosha and Paul Millsap tallied a pair of 17 - point efforts , with the former adding five rebounds , three assists , two steals and a block , and the latter furnishing nine rebounds , five assists , two steals and a block . Tim Hardaway Jr. logged another start and parlayed it into 12 points , three rebounds and two assists . Kyle Korver continued his solid stretch of play off the bench , registering 12 points and a rebound over 27 minutes . The Magic head home to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night , while the Hawks head north of the border to face the Toronto Raptors on Friday evening .


The Hornets ' 49 percent success rate from the field and 44 percent tally from three - point range helped them overcome some impressive performances from several members of the Hawks , including a 23 - rebound effort from Dwight Howard . Marvin Williams equaled a season high with 19 points , while Marco Belinelli matched his point total while playing 30 minutes off the bench . Kemba Walker returned from a one - game absence for personal reasons to post an 18 - point , 10 - assist double - double , while Cody Zeller fashioned a 16 - point , 11 - rebound double - double of his own . Tim Hardaway , Jr. 's 21 points paced the Hawks , and Paul Millsap was right behind him with 20 points . Dennis Schroder registered 12 points , while Howard added 10 points , an assist and a steal to his game - high rebound total . Kent Bazemore led the bench with a 17 - point total on 7 - of - 13 shooting .

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 107 - 99 , at Phillips Arena on Saturday . A strong shooting night overall helped the Hornets ( 15 - 13 ) score an impressive road victory over their conference rival . Charlotte shot 49 percent from the field and 44 percent from three - point range , which helped them overcome some impressive performances from several members of the Hawks ( 13 - 14 ) , including a 23 - rebound effort from Dwight Howard . Marco Belinelli and Marvin Williams were the somewhat surprising co - leaders in scoring on the night for the visitors with a pair of 19 - point tallies . Williams added six rebounds , two assists and a steal while pacing to his first unit - leading scoring haul . Kemba Walker returned from a one - game absence for personal reasons to post an 18 - point , 10 - assist double - double that also included six rebounds . Cody Zeller fashioned a 16 - point , 11 - rebound double - double of his own , while also supplying an assist and a steal . Nicolas Batum , who led the Hornets ' offense in Walker 's absence Friday , posted a modest seven points , four assists , three rebounds and four steals . Belinelli complemented his aforementioned 19 - point contribution with three rebounds and an assist . Tim Hardaway , Jr. paced the Hawks with 21 points , four rebounds , four assists and a block . Paul Millsap was right behind him with 20 points , five rebounds , five assists and a steal . Dennis Schroder registered 12 points , six assists and four rebounds . Howard added 10 points , an assist and a steal to his game - high rebound total . Kent Bazemore led the second unit with 17 points , five assists , four rebounds and a block . The Hornets head back home to face off with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday evening , while the Hawks head to Oklahoma City to tangle with the Thunder on Monday night .


The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 92 - 84 , at Phillips Arena on Wednesday . The Timberwolves ( 9 - 19 ) reaped the benefits of a dominant rebounding performance from Karl-Anthony Towns and a highly productive night from their starting five overall on their way to only their fifth road win of the season . Towns posted a game - high 18 rebounds to go along with 17 points , five assists and a block , while the other four members of the first unit all posted double - digit scoring . The T-Wolves also outperformed the Hawks ( 14 - 15 ) on the boards by a 52 - 35 margin , and outscored them by a 25 - 15 spread in the fourth quarter to seal the victory . Andrew Wiggins paced the visitors with 19 points , seven boards , two assists and a block . Zach LaVine registered 18 points , four rebounds , two assists , a steal and a block . Gorgui Dieng had a near double - double with 12 points , nine boards , an assist , three blocks and a steal . Ricky Rubio went for 10 points , eight assists , five rebounds and a pair of steals . Dennis Schroder led an Atlanta squad that endured a sluggish night on the offensive end , compiling 21 points , seven assists and a rebound . Paul Millsap put together an 18 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included seven assists and two steals . Kyle Korver went for 10 points , five rebounds , three assists and four blocks . Mike Muscala led the bench with 16 points , four boards and a steal . The Timberwolves head back home to face the Sacramento Kings on Friday night , while the Hawks head to Denver to tangle with the Nuggets on Friday evening as well .

Karl-Anthony Towns ' dominant rebounding and a balanced effort keyed Minnesota 's fifth road win . Andrew Wiggins paced them with 19 points , while Zach LaVine registered 18 . Towns posted a game - high 18 rebounds to go along with 17 points , five assists and a block . Gorgui Dieng had a near double - double with 12 points and nine boards , and Ricky Rubio went for 10 points , eight assists , five rebounds and two steals . The T-Wolves also outperformed the Hawks on the boards by a sizable 52 - 35 margin and held them to just two points over the final 4:50 . Dennis Schroder 's 21 points led Atlanta . Paul Millsap put together an 18 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included seven assists and two steals . Kyle Korver went for 10 points and five rebounds and Mike Muscala led the second unit with 16 points .


Dennis Schroder 's 27 points led all scorers and his key strip of Derrick Rose late in overtime , the Knicks ' 17th and final turnover of the night , to help carry Atlanta to victory . Dwight Howard supplied a 16 - point , 22 - rebound double - double . Paul Millsap was 4 - of - 20 from the field but mustered 12 points , seven rebounds , six assists , two blocks and a steal . Thabo Sefolosha and Kent Bazemore provided matching 11 - point totals , while Kyle Korver 's 13 points led the second unit . Rose went only 9 - of - 28 from the field but registered a team - high 26 points for the Knicks . Kristaps Porzingis followed with 24 points , along with eight boards . Joakim Noah posted an impressive 14 - point , 16 - rebound double - double , and Carmelo Anthony compiled 10 points 15 minutes before getting ejected for a flagrant - two foul . Justin Holiday 's 14 points paced New York 's second unit .

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New York Knicks , 102 - 98 , in overtime at Phillips Arena on Wednesday . The game was a grind - it - out defensive battle that nevertheless featured multiple impressive individual performances . Things also got heated between Carmelo Anthony and the Hawks ' Thabo Sefolosha , leading to an ejection for the former when he racked up a second flagrant foul on the evening . Despite losing their most pivotal offensive piece , the Knicks ( 16 - 15 ) hung tough , with Derrick Rose ( 26 points ) and Kristaps Porzingis ( 24 points ) helping them to keep pace with the Hawks ( 16 - 16 ) . However , Dennis Schroder led all scorers with 27 points and had a key strip of Rose late in overtime , the Knicks ' 17th and final turnover of the night , to help carry Atlanta to victory . Rose added seven assists and six rebounds to his team - high point total , but went only 9 - of - 28 from the field . Porzingis also had eight boards , an assist , a steal and three blocks , but missed the first of three free throws after getting fouled behind the arc with the Knicks down by only three . He then purposely missed the third shot but New York was unable to take advantage due to his lane violation on the play . Joakim Noah posted an impressive 14 - point , 16 - rebound double - double that also included three assists , two steals and a block . Anthony compiled 10 points , five boards and an assist before being ejected after 15 minutes on the floor . Justin Holiday paced the bench with 14 points , which he supplemented with four assists , three rebounds , two steals and a block . Schroder complemented his aforementioned scoring total with five assists and a pair of steals . Dwight Howard was a force down low with 22 rebounds , along with 16 points , three assists , a steal and a block . Paul Millsap was only 4 - of - 20 from the field but mustered 12 points , seven rebounds , six assists , two blocks and a steal . Sefolosha and Kent Bazemore provided matching 11 - point totals , while Kyle Korver led the second unit with 13 points , five rebounds and an assist . The Knicks continue on their swing through the Deep South with a visit to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday evening , while the Hawks remain home to face the Detroit Pistons on Friday as well .


All five starters scored in double digits for the Pistons , but the contribution from the bench was very minimal as only three players entered the game off the bench , and combined for 15 points . Jon Leuer was the high - point man for Detroit , as he finished with 22 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting , along with six rebounds , two steals and one assist , in 37 minutes . Reggie Jackson went 7 - of - 17 from the field , as he came up with 20 points , along with eight assists , four rebounds and one steal , in 32 minutes . Five players scored in double digits for the Hawks , including Kyle Korver , who poured in 22 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting , in 29 minutes off the bench . Paul Millsap led the way for the Hawks , with 26 points , along with six rebounds , five assists and two steals , in 37 minutes .

The Atlanta Hawks held off the Pistons to earn the 105 - 98 home win , at Phillips Arena on Friday . After trailing by 10 at halftime , the Pistons ( 15 - 20 ) battled back to make it a four - point game with four minutes to go , however the Hawks ( 17 - 16 ) executed down the stretch to hold on for their second straight win . The Hawks dominated the paint , where they outscored the Pistons 46 - 32 . Atlanta 's big men led the way , as Paul Millsap was the high - point man , with 26 , while Dwight Howard tallied 10 points and 15 rebounds . Kyle Korver came up big with 22 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting , in 29 minutes off the bench , while Dennis Schroder helped ice the game with some clutch free throw shooting , and 17 points and seven assists in the contest . The Hawks improve to 9 - 7 at home and will look to keep the momentum going as they play host to the Spurs on Sunday . Despite all five starters scoring in double figures , the Pistons still came up short , in part due to a very limited contribution from the bench , as only three players came off the bench to combine for 15 points . Jon Leuer led the way in scoring for Detroit , as he totaled 22 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting , along with six rebounds . Andre Drummond chipped in 15 points and 15 rebounds , while Reggie Jackson struggled from the field , but still finished with 20 points and eight assists . This marks the second straight loss for the Pistons , as they fall to 6 - 12 on the road this season . They will look to get back on track as they go on to play in Miami on Sunday .


Paul Millsap 's 32 - point , 13 - rebound double - double paced the Hawks , while Tim Hardaway , Jr. contributed 29 points off the bench , including a clutch three - pointer with three seconds remaining in regulation to help send the game to overtime . Dennis Schroder had a 16 - point , 10 - assist double - double , while Kyle Korver posted 14 points in 39 minutes off the bench . Kent Bazemore , Thabo Sefolosha and Dwight Howard underwhelmed , combining for just 17 points overall . LaMarcus Aldridge 's 27 - point , 13 - rebound double - double led the Spurs , while Tony Parker tallied 22 points , six assists and three rebounds . Pau Gasol had a near double - double with 18 points , nine boards , two assists , a steal and a block . Kawhi Leonard had 13 points , four rebounds , two assists , a steal and a block . Manu Ginobili led the bench with 10 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals .

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the San Antonio Spurs , 114 - 112 , in overtime at Phillips Arena on Sunday . Kawhi Leonard made his return for the Spurs ( 27 - 7 ) after a two - game absence due to a stomach virus , but the bigger story on the San Antonio side turned out to be LaMarcus Aldridge , who bounced back nicely from an eight - point performance against his former Trail Blazers teammates on Friday to score 27 points , along with 13 rebounds , two assists and three blocks . Meanwhile , on Atlanta 's end , it was Tim Hardaway , Jr. who posted 29 points off the bench . His 26 - foot three - point jumper with three seconds remaining in regulation knotted the game at 100 , and Leonard 's missed 14 - foot shot as time expired insured a fifth quarter . Hardaway drained two more three - pointers early and a key free throw late in the extra period , and Leonard missed a driving layup at the buzzer , helping the Hawks ( 18 - 16 ) escape with a hard - fought win . Tony Parker tallied 22 points , six assists and three rebounds behind Aldridge . Pau Gasol had a near double - double with 18 points , nine boards , two assists , a steal and a block . Leonard had 13 points , four rebounds , two assists , a steal and a block . Manu Ginobili led the second unit with 10 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals . Paul Millsap paced the Hawks with 32 points , 13 rebounds , three assists and a block . Hardaway supplemented his point total with five rebounds and an assist . Dennis Schroder followed with 16 points , 10 assists , two rebounds and a block . Kyle Korver posted 14 points , eight rebounds , four assists , a steal and a block in 39 minutes off the bench . Kent Bazemore , Thabo Sefolosha and Dwight Howard notably underwhelmed on the starting five , combining for just 17 points overall . The Spurs head back home to face the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday evening , while the Hawks head to Orlando for a Wednesday night date with the Magic .


The Boston Celtics hung on to defeat the host Atlanta Hawks , 103 - 101 , at Phillips Arena on Friday evening . After a strong 28 - 18 first quarter , the Celtics let up a bit in the second , allowing the Hawks to pull within four points heading into halftime . The Celtics came out of the locker room firing on all cylinders and pushed the lead back up to 13 heading into the fourth . However , the Hawks were not done yet as they rallied back with a 34 - 23 run in the fourth quarter , capped off by a Paul Millsap jumper to tie the game up at 101 , with 25 seconds to go . The Celtics had the answer though , in the form of a 5 - foot - 9 point guard , as Isaiah Thomas fearlessly knocked down a 19 - foot jumper , with two seconds remaining to give Boston the lead and ultimately seal the win . This marks the fifth win in six games for the Celtics ( 25 - 15 ) , as they hang on tight to their third - place position in the Eastern Conference . Isaiah Thomas has been leading the charge all season and this game was no different , as he poured in 13 of his team - high 28 points in the fourth quarter . Thomas had help though , as Kelly Olynyk poured in a season - high 26 points on 9 - of - 11 shooting , in 32 minutes off the bench . Jae Crowder chipped in 18 points , while the only other Celtics player to score in double digits was Al Horford , who added 10 . Horford had a relatively quiet game in his return to his old stomping ground , but the fact that his new team came away with the win is enough . The Celtics move to 13 - 9 on the road , and will head back home to play host to the Hornets on Monday . Meanwhile , the Hawks ( 22 - 17 ) saw their seven - game win streak come to an end , as the visiting Celtics stole one from them at home . Atlanta had five players score in double digits , including Tim Hardaway Jr. and Paul Millsap , who each finished with a team - high 23 points . Dwight Howard added 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds , while Malcolm Delaney added 17 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting , including 3 - of - 3 from long range , in 27 minutes off the bench . The Hawks move to 10 - 8 at home this season and will look to bounce back , as they play host to the Bucks on Sunday .

Isaiah Thomas poured in 13 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter to help his team seal the victory . Thomas shot 9 - of - 21 from the field and added nine assists and four rebounds , in 36 minutes . Kelly Olynyk poured in 26 points on 9 - of - 11 shooting , including 4 - of - 5 from long range , to go along with eight rebounds , three assists and one block , in 32 minutes off the bench . Jae Crowder added 18 points and nine rebounds , while Al Horford added 10 points , six rebounds and six assists . Meanwhile , Paul Millsap and Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Hawks in scoring , with 23 points each . Hardaway did it on 9 - of - 17 shooting , and added three steals , two assists , two rebounds and one block , in 29 minutes , while Millsap went 8 - of - 15 from the field , and added six assists , five rebounds , one steal and one block , in 40 minutes .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks , 111 - 98 , at Phillips Arena on Sunday . Giannis Antetokounmpo has undoubtedly been the linchpin of the Bucks ' ( 20 - 19 ) attack all season , but over - reliance on any one player , even one as talented as the Greek Freak , can leave a team vulnerable . That was the case on Sunday , as the Hawks ( 23 - 17 ) were able to counter a 33 - point , eight - rebound , six - assist effort from Milwaukee 's star with five double - digit scoring efforts , four of which came from the starting five . Atlanta was also on fire from the floor , as they posted respective 53 and 50 percent success rates from the field and three - point range . Their pinpoint accuracy helped them overcome a whopping 19 turnovers , as did the 16 they elicited from the visitors . Antetokounmpo added three blocks and two steals to his aforementioned stat line . Greg Monroe led the bench with 13 points , a rebound and an assist . Malcolm Brogdon was next with 12 points , two steals and a block . Jabari Parker was only able to muster eight points but did haul in 10 rebounds and dish out nine assists . He also added a steal . Michael Beasley was productive in a reserve role as well with 11 points . The Hawks were led by Kent Bazemore , who produced his second - best scoring total of the season with 24 points , which he supplemented with two rebounds , an assist and a pair of steals . The recently - acquired Mike Dunleavy chipped in off the bench with 20 points , three rebounds and two assists . Paul Millsap generated a full stat line of 18 points , eight rebounds , five assists and a pair of blocks . Dwight Howard supplied a 16 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that also included two assists , a steal and a block . Thabo Sefolosha turned in 10 points , three assists , two rebounds and three steals . Malcolm Delaney continued his recent surge with nine points , nine assists , a rebound and a steal in 26 minutes off the bench . The Bucks head back home to face off with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday afternoon , while the Hawks tangle with the Knicks in New York on Monday afternoon as well .

The Hawks countered a 33 - point , eight - rebound , six - assist , three - block , two - steal effort from Giannis Antetkokounmpo with five double - digit scorers , four of which came from the starting five . Atlanta posted respective 53 and 50 percent success rates from the field and three - point range , with their pinpoint accuracy helping overcome a whopping 19 turnovers . Kent Bazemore 's 24 points led the Hawks . The recently - acquired Mike Dunleavy registered 20 points off the bench , while Paul Millsap generated a full stat line of 18 points , eight rebounds , five assists and a pair of blocks . Dwight Howard supplied a 16 - point , 14 - rebound double - double and Thabo Sefolosha turned in 10 points . Greg Monroe led the Bucks bench with 13 points , and Malcolm Brogdon followed with 12 . Jabari Parker went for eight points , 10 rebounds and nine assists . Michael Beasley supplied 11 points as a reserve .


The host Atlanta Hawks beat the Chicago Bulls on Friday , 102 - 93 . Atlanta ( 25 - 18 ) has now won ten of its last 12 games after escaping with a win on Friday . The Hawks entered the fourth quarter with a massive 30 - point lead but simply laid down , allowing Chicago to come within five points of the lead . Atlanta followed an impressive 65 - point first half with just 37 in the second , utterly collapsing and luckily squeezing out the win . While the game was incredibly turnover - heavy on both sides , Atlanta was able to emerge victorious in large part due to their pestering defense . The team stole the ball a whopping 16 times . Point guard Dennis Schroeder was in top form in particular in the first half , as he ended up finishing the night with 25 points on 11 - of - 14 shooting . Chicago ( 21 - 23 ) has had an extremely hit - or - miss season thus far , and came away with another miss on Friday . While the Hawks ' second - half struggles may have been massive , Chicago 's start to the game was even rougher . The Bulls finished the first half down 29 points , an almost insurmountable deficit , after scoring only 35 in two quarters . It was a strange off night for Chicago 's starting five , as the starters combined for only 13 rebounds and 42 points . The best among them was superstar Jimmy Butler , who shot 6 - of - 8 for 19 points but came away with no rebounds and only three assists . On Saturday , the Hawks will host the surging Philadelphia 76ers while Chicago will see the Sacramento Kings .

The Hawks narrowly escaped a bench - fueled comeback from the Chicago Bulls on Friday . The answer for Atlanta seemed to be pesky defense , as the team came away with a whopping 16 steals on the night . All in all , the Bulls committed an unprecedented 24 turnovers in the game . On the offensive end for Atlanta , Dennis Schroeder led the team with 25 points on an impressive 11 - of - 14 from the field . Big man Paul Millsap scored 14 to go along with nine rebounds and two blocks . The Bulls , meanwhile , saw startlingly low output from their starters . Superstar Jimmy Butler contributed a team - high 19 points but went without a rebound on the night . As a whole , the Chicago starting five recorded only 13 rebounds and 42 points . 28 rebounds and three double - digit scoring performances off the bench , however , allowed the Bulls to keep the game close .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 110 - 93 , at Philips Arena on Saturday . Atlanta were expected to win this game easily and they did just that by leading for the final 30 - plus minutes . Turnovers were Philadelphia 's downfall , as they committed 21 of them , while forcing just 13 from Atlanta . The Hawks did work in the interior , as they won the rebounding battle , 48 - 38 and outscored the Sixers , 42 - 30 , in the paint . Shooting was also a key difference , with Atlanta shooting 50 percent , while the Sixers hit just 42 percent of their shots . The Sixers ( 15 - 27 ) have the worst plus - minus in the NBA without Joel Embiid in the lineup and losses like this show how much of a difference he makes . Ersan Ilyasova led Philly in scoring , tallying 21 points , three rebounds and four assists . Robert Covington scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds en route to a double - double . T.J. McConnell stuffed the stat sheet by providing eight points , six rebounds , 11 assists and three steals . On deck for the Sixers is a home matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday . The Hawks ( 26 - 18 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Paul Millsap was the player of the game , collecting 22 points , 10 rebounds and two blocks on 9 - of - 14 shooting . Dwight Howard also recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points , 15 rebounds and three assists . Dennis Schroeder scored 15 points , while handing out a team - high nine assists . Tim Hardaway Jr. was a nice spark off the bench , providing 12 points , three rebounds , six assists and two steals . Atlanta will also host the Clippers for their next game , which will be on Monday .

The Sixers have struggled mightily with Joel Embiid off the floor and that was evident here in this 17 - point loss . Turnovers really let Philadelphia down , as they committed 21 of them , while forcing just 13 from Atlanta . The Hawks also dominated down low , winning the rebounding battle , 48 - 38 and scoring 12 more points in the paint than Philly . The Hawks shot over 49 percent , while the Sixers barely cracked 42 percent . Ersan Ilyasov led Philadelphia in scoring , accruing 21 points , three rebounds and four assists . Robert Covington provided 15 points and 10 rebounds . Paul Millsap was the player of the game , totaling 22 points and 10 rebounds on 9 - of - 14 shooting . Dwight Howard also collected a double - double , amassing 13 points and 15 rebounds . Dennis Schroeder led the Hawks with nine assists , adding 15 points to his tally .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the host Atlanta Hawks , 115 - 105 , at Philips Arena on Monday . Atlanta were expected to win this game easily with the recent form of Los Angeles , but the Clippers back - ups fought hard for an important road win . The bench was the difference in the game , with the Clippers bench outscoring the Hawks bench , 38 - 13 . Three-point shooting was a huge factor as well , with Los Angeles going 14 - of - 24 , while Atlanta hit just 9 - of - 29 from long distance . Most of the damage was done in the first half for the Clippers , as they led , 58 - 40 , headed into the locker room . The Clippers ( 30 - 16 ) had to play this game without Blake Griffin and Chris Paul , but pulled out one of their biggest road wins of the season . Austin Rivers was the player of the game , as he tallied 27 points , four rebounds and six assists . Jamal Crawford was second on the team , as he provided 19 points and four assists to lead the bench . J.J. Redick collected 17 points , three rebounds and three assists . Raymond Felton filled - in for Paul to contribute 14 points , five rebounds and three assists . Los Angeles will travel to play the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday for their next game . The Hawks ( 26 - 19 ) came into this matchup winning 11 of their last 13 games , but suffered a terrible defeat against a shorthanded Clippers team here . Kent Bazmore had one of his best games of the season though , leading the team with 25 points . Dennis Schroeder was second on the team , as he accumulated 21 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Paul Millsap flirted with a triple - double , amassing 19 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . Dwight Howard recorded a 16 - point , 12 - rebound double - double . The Hawks will play the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday for their net fixture .

The Hawks were expected to roll to an easy win against a shorthanded Clippers team , but the Los Angeles ' bench had other ideas . That was the difference in the game , with the Clippers bench outscoring the Hawks bench , 38 - 13 . Most of the damage was done in the first half for Los Angeles , as they led by 18 headed into the locker room . Three-point shooting was the most decisive statistic , with the Clippers hitting 14 - of - 24 , while the Hawks went just 9 - of - 29 from long range . Austin Rivers was the player of the game , as he tallied 27 points , four rebounds and six assists . Jamal Crawford was huge off the bench , providing 19 points and four assists . Kent Bazmore was a nice bright spot for Atlanta , as he led the team with 25 points . Dennis Schroeder contributed 21 points , six rebounds and seven assists , while Paul Millsap accumulated 19 points , eight rebounds and seven assists as well .


It was one of the best nights of the season for Washington , as the Wizards blew out their divisional rival by almost 30 points . Rising star Otto Porter Jr. was at the forefront of the winning effort , leading the team with 21 points while pulling down 11 rebounds . Star point guard John Wall , meanwhile , scored 19 while dishing out a team - leading nine assists . Though the Wizards typically shoot few three - pointers , Friday was a different story . The team buried 13 - of - 31 three - point shots . Atlanta , meanwhile , had an abysmal night from the field . The Hawks shot just 36 percent and under 30 percent from three - point range . It may have been the worst night of the season for All-Star Paul Millsap , who shot just 1 - of - 7 for four points and four rebounds . Center Dwight Howard , however , had a double - double with 12 points and 13 boards .

The visiting Washington Wizards blew out the Atlanta Hawks on Friday , 112 - 86 The Wizards ( 26 - 20 ) appear to have found their groove in 2017 , as they have now won seven of their last eight contests . Every piece seemed to be clicking for Washington on Friday , as the team hopped out to a 10 - point lead in the game 's first three minutes and only ran further away from there . Though the Wizards rank as the league 's second - worst three - point shooting team , the deep ball played a major part in their approach on Friday . The team shot 13 - of - 31 from beyond the arc . It was truly an all - encompassing victory , however , as defense and tenacity on the glass played an equally major role in earning the win . Washington held a 52 - 41 advantage on the glass and recorded 12 steals along with 10 blocked shots . Atlanta was forced into a ridiculous 19 turnovers on the night . The Hawks ( 27 - 20 ) seemed to be in good shape heading into Friday but received a complete beat - down . The loss comes at an inopportune time for Atlanta , who had been just one game back from second place in the Eastern Conference prior to Friday 's loss . The team suffered one of its worst defeats of the season in the matchup , shooting just 36 percent and under 30 percent from beyond the arc . In particular , recently - named All-Star Paul Millsap struggled , shooting just 1 - of - 7 for four points with four rebounds . Atlanta will host the Knicks on Sunday , while the Wizards will visit New Orleans .


Carmelo Anthony 's season - high 45 points ( on 36 shots ) over 46 minutes led New York . He had a driving layup with two seconds left in regulation and an 18 - footer with six ticks in the first overtime . Brandon Jennings provided an 18 - point , 11 - assist double - double . Courtney Lee compiled 17 points and nine rebounds . Kristaps Porzingis and Justin Holiday had 15 points apiece , while Mindaugas Kuzminskas posted 13 . Kyle O'Quinn and Joakim Noah had eight points but combined for 26 boards . Paul Millsap 's 37 - point , 19 - rebound double - double led Atlanta , and he drained the game - winning basket with 27 seconds left in the fourth overtime . Kent Bazemore managed 24 points , while Dennis Schroder posted a 23 - point , 15 - assist double - double . Dwight Howard and Tim Hardaway had 19 apiece , with the former adding 13 rebounds . Mike Dunleavy ( 12 points ) led the bench .

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New York Knicks in quadruple overtime , 142 - 139 , at Phillips Arena on Sunday . A game that started off with very little defense being played over the first two quarters ended up becoming much tighter over the third and fourth periods . After the Knicks ( 21 - 28 ) held a 65 - 61 lead going into halftime , the two teams combined for just 84 points in the second half . With four overtimes , there were plenty of opportunities for heroics , and Carmelo Anthony and Courtney Lee capitalized on three of them . Anthony 's driving layup with two seconds left in regulation and 18 - footer with six ticks in the first overtime helped New York stay alive , while Lee 's 26 - foot three - point jumper with one second on the clock in the second overtime sent matters into a third extra period . Dennis Schroder then turned the tables , draining a driving layup with three seconds remaining in the third overtime . Finally , it was Paul Millsap who put an end to the Knicks ' first four - overtime tilt since 1951 , pouring in a shot with 27 seconds remaining that gave Atlanta ( 28 - 20 ) a 141 - 139 lead they would n't relinquish . In all , four Knicks players , including Anthony , fouled out , while Millsap played a whopping 60 minutes . Anthony led the way for New York with a season - high 45 points , along with six rebounds , four assists and one block over 46 minutes , taking a whopping 36 shots in the process . Brandon Jennings , starting for Derrick Rose ( ankle ) , totaled 18 points , 11 assists , three rebounds and one steal . Lee had a near double - double with 17 points , nine rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . Kristaps Porzingis managed 15 points , five boards , one assist and three blocks . Justin Holiday stepped up with a bench - leading 15 points , which he supplemented with nine rebounds , two assists and one steal . Mindaugas Kuzminskas posted 13 points , four rebounds , four assists , one steal and one block in a reserve role as well . Kyle O'Quinn hauled in 12 boards off the bench , and Joakim Noah had a modest six points but added 14 rebounds , five assists , three steals and two blocks . Millsap paced Atlanta with a 37 - point , 19 - rebound double - double that also included seven assists , one steal and one block . Kent Bazemore managed 24 points and nine rebounds . Schroder posted a 23 - point , 15 - assist double - double that also included four rebounds , while Dwight Howard posted a 19 - point , 13 - rebound effort of his own . Tim Hardaway , Jr. matched Howard 's point total while dishing out eight assists , hauling in five rebounds and recording a steal . Mike Dunleavy led the reserves with 12 points . The Knicks get a day off to rest before facing the Washington Wizards in the Nation 's Capital on Tuesday evening , while the Hawks travel to South Florida to face the Heat on Wednesday night .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic , 113 - 86 , at Philips Arena on Saturday . The Magic ( 20 - 33 ) came in to Saturday riding high off a surprise home victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday evening , but they were a markedly different team on the second night of the back - to - back set . The Hawks ( 30 - 21 ) stymied Orlando to the tune of a 35 percent success rate from the floor , and 26 percent from three - point range . They also outrebounded their visitors by a robust 48 - 33 margin and essentially decided the game in the first half , when they jumped out to a 65 - 39 lead . Orlando was led by a modest 16 - point effort from Aaron Gordon , who also added three rebounds , three assists and two steals . Elfrid Payton was the only other double - digit scorer among the starting five , posting 12 points and three boards . Evan Fournier supplied nine points , four rebounds , three assists and one steal . Nikola Vucevic contributed eight points , seven rebounds , two assists and two steals . Jeff Green provided a bench - leading 12 points and supplemented them with five rebounds and one steal . C.J . Watson and D.J . Augustin were also productive as reserves , tallying matching eight - point efforts . The Hawks were led by matching 21 - point efforts from Tim Hardaway , Jr. and Paul Millsap , with the former adding five rebounds , two assists and two steals , and the latter registering five boards and four assists . Dennis Schroder stepped up with a 17 - point , 10 - assist double - double that also included four rebounds and two steals . Dwight Howard managed an 11 - point , 13 - rebound double - double along with three assists and one steal . Malcolm Delaney paced the second unit with 12 points , one rebound and one assist . The Magic head to Houston to tangle with the Rockets on Tuesday night , while the Hawks remain home to face the Utah Jazz on Monday evening .

The Hawks held Orlando to a 35 percent success rate from the floor , and 26 percent from three - point range . They also won the rebounding battle by a 48 - 33 margin and built an insurmountable 65 - 39 halftime lead . Matching 21 - point efforts from Tim Hardaway , Jr. and Paul Millsap led Atlanta . Dennis Schroder stepped up with a 17 - point , 10 - assist double - double . Dwight Howard managed an 11 - point , 13 - rebound double - double , and Malcolm Delaney paced the second unit with 12 points . Orlando was led by a modest 16 - point effort from Aaron Gordon . Elfrid Payton was the only other double - digit scorer among the starting five , posting 12 points . Evan Fournier supplied nine points , while Nikola Vucevic contributed eight points . Jeff Green provided a bench - leading 12 points , and C.J . Watson and D.J . Augustin were also productive on the second unit , tallying matching eight - point efforts .


The Utah Jazz defeated the host Atlanta Hawks , 120 - 95 , at Philips Arena on Monday . In a battle between two of the stingiest defenses in the league , the Jazz had their best shooting game of the season . In fact , Utah shot 61 percent from the field and recorded 31 assists . That 's far better than Atlanta 's 45 percent shooting and 16 assists . Rebounding was a huge factor as well , with Utah winning that battle , 44 - 30 . The Jazz did most of their damage in the paint , winning the points in the paint differential , 58 - 44 . This was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 15 minutes . The Jazz ( 33 - 19 ) have n't had all their pieces fully healthy much this season , but a win like this shows how scary they can be at full tilt . Gordon Hayward was the player of the game , as he tallied 30 points , seven rebounds , five assists and two steals . Derrick Favors had one of his best games of the season , totaling 20 points , 10 rebounds , three steals and two blocks on 10 - of - 12 shooting . George Hill finished second on the team in scoring , collecting 22 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Rudy Gobert was the only other Jazz player in double figures , as he provided 14 points , six rebounds , three assists and three blocks . The Hawks ( 30 - 22 ) have been inconsistent all season and blowout losses like this at home are head scratchers to say the least . Dennis Schroder carried the load , as he amassed 21 points , two rebounds and two assists . Paul Millsap went just 4 - of - 14 from the field , but finished with 14 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Tim Hardaway Jr. also scored 14 points , adding three rebounds and three assists to his tally .

The Jazz have struggled on offense all season , but this was easily their best showing of the 2016 - 17 campaign . In fact , Utah shot 61 percent from the field and recorded 31 assists . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they led by double - digits for the majority of the game . Gordon Hayward was the player of the game , as he tallied 30 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Derrick Favors went 10 - of - 12 from the field to total 20 points , 10 rebounds , three steals and two blocks . George Hill finished with 22 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Dennis Schroder led the Hawks in scoring , as he amassed 21 points , two rebounds and two assists . Paul Millsap and Tim Hardaway Jr. tied for second on the team in scoring , dropping 14 points and three assists apiece .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Denver Nuggets , 117 - 106 , at Philips Arena on Wednesday . Wire-to-wire wins are rare in the NBA , but Atlanta was able to capture one here , despite the game being decided late in the fourth quarter . In fact , the Hawks ended the game on an 8 - 1 run to cap off the wire - to - wire victory . Atlanta 's offense was extremely efficient , as they shot 51 percent from the field and recorded 31 assists . Denver shot just 40 percent from the field and went 13 - of - 21 from the free - throw line . The Nuggets ( 23 - 29 ) are as beat - up as anyone right now and they simply did n't have enough ammunition to win this road game . Wilson Chandler carried the load , as he tallied 24 points , eight rebounds , two assists , and two steals . Nikola Jokic was second on the team in scoring , as he totaled 18 points and 14 rebounds . Will Barton was a huge spark off the bench , as he provided 17 points , seven rebounds , seven assists , three steals and two blocks . Kenneth Faried left after nine minutes , as he suffered an ankle sprain . The Hawks ( 31 - 22 ) have been a different team over recent weeks and wire - to - wire wins show just how well they 're playing right now . Dennis Schroder was the player of the game , as he accumulated 24 points , five rebounds , 10 assists and three steals . Paul Millsap was n't far behind , collecting 23 points , six rebounds and five assists . Dwight Howard recorded an 11 - point , 13 - rebound double - double . Tim Hardaway Jr. and Kent Bazemore each scored 14 points apiece .

Despite this being a four - point game with two minutes left , the Hawks were able to prevail with a rare wire - to - wire win . Atlanta actually ended the game on an 8 - 1 run . Shooting was the key , with the Hawks hitting 51 percent of their shots to Denver 's 40 percent . Wilson Chandler led the Nuggets in scoring , as he tallied 24 points , eight rebounds , two assists and two steals . Nikola Jokic was second on the team , totaling 18 points and 14 rebounds . Will Barton was huge off the bench , providing 17 points , seven rebounds , seven assists and three steals . Dennis Schroder was the player of the game , as he accumulated 24 points , five rebounds , 10 assists and three steals . Paul Millsap finished with 23 points , six rebounds and five assists . Tim Hardaway Jr. and Kent Bazemore scored 14 points apiece , while combining for four rebounds and eight assists .


The visiting Miami Heat handily defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Friday , 108 - 90 . The Heat ( 25 - 32 ) entered the All-Star break as one of the league 's hottest teams , having won 14 of their last 16 games . Miami added to the wins column again on Friday in what was a well - rounded team effort . Six members of the team scored in double - digits , including 23 for bench guard Tyler Johnson . Another big point of emphasis in the win was rebounding , where the Heat held a big edge . Miami finished the game with a 54 - 45 advantage on the glass . Although the team shot just 40 percent from the field , Miami moved the ball exceptionally well . The Heat notched 30 assists on the night . Atlanta ( 32 - 25 ) is in the thick of a tight Eastern Conference playoff race . On Friday , though , the team saw a fairly dismal outcome , as the 18 - point loss came in their first game back from the All-Star break . Though Miami was held to just 40 percent shooting , the Hawks dipped below that total , hitting just 38 percent of their shots from the field . All-Star Paul Millsap had a relatively strong game on the offensive end , scoring 21 points and shooting 6 - of - 9 . However , he came away with just four rebounds , contributing heavily to Atlanta 's problems on the boards . The Hawks will visit Orlando on Saturday , while Miami will host the Pacers .

The Miami Heat saw stellar play across the roster in Friday 's win over the Atlanta Hawks . Bench guard Tyler Johnson led the team with 23 points and shot an astounding 9 - of - 11 from the field . Star center Hassan Whiteside disappeared on the offensive end , shooting 1 - of - 9 for two points , but was impressive in other areas , pulling down 10 rebounds to go along with two steals and a block . Guard Dion Waiters also struggled to find his shot , going 6 - of - 19 from the field for 14 points , but dished out 10 assists to help jump - start the Heat offense . For Atlanta , All-Star Paul Millsap led the way with 21 points . The veteran forward shot 6 - of - 9 but pulled down only four rebounds on the night . Rebounding and shooting both proved to be problem areas for Atlanta . The Hawks shot just 38 percent and were out - rebounded 54 - 45 .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 100 - 95 , at Phillips Arena on Wednesday evening . The two teams came in to Wednesday 's contest with well - earned reputations as solid defensive squads , and the Mavericks ( 24 - 36 ) particularly had built an impressive track record of taking care of the basketball this season . While scoring was relatively hard to come by , neither unit seemed to be able to stop handing the ball to the other , with the end result being a combined 42 turnovers . The Hawks ( 34 - 26 ) were guilty of 22 of those , but overcame their mistakes with 56 percent shooting overall , including 48 percent from three - point range . All five members of Atlanta 's first unit shot 50 percent or better , and four of them posted double digits in the scoring column . The Hawks built up a solid 63 - 52 halftime lead and were able to hang on despite being outscored 43 - 37 in the second half . Harrison Barnes continued to serve as the offensive linchpin for the Mavericks , posting a team - high 25 points that he supplemented with four rebounds , four assists and two steals . Seth Curry was once again his trusty wingman , providing 21 points , four rebounds , three assists and two steals . Dirk Nowitzki and Yogi Ferrell followed with matching 11 - point efforts , with the former also supplying 10 rebounds and one assist and the latter registering nine dimes and a pair of boards . Dorian Finney-Smith , who drew the start for Wesley Matthews ( hip ) , could only muster a modest five points , two rebounds , two steals and one block . Paul Millsap led the way for the Hawks with a near triple - double of 18 points , 10 assists , eight rebounds and one block . Dennis Schroder was next with 17 points , six assists , two rebounds , one steal and one block . Kent Bazemore tallied 15 points , two assists , one rebound and one steal . Dwight Howard chipped in with a 14 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included four assists , three steals and two blocks . Ersan Ilyasova led the bench with 18 points , one rebound and a trio of steals . The Mavericks head back home to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night , while the Hawks remain home to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday evening as well .

The two teams combined for a whopping 42 turnovers . The Hawks were guilty of 22 , but overcame their mistakes with 56 percent shooting overall , including 48 percent from three - point range . All five members of Atlanta 's first unit shot 50 percent or better , and four of them posted double digits in the scoring column . Harrison Barnes ' 25 points led the Mavericks . Seth Curry followed with 21 , while Dirk Nowitzki and Yogi Ferrell put together matching 11 - point efforts . The former also hauled in 10 boards , while the latter dished out nine assists . Paul Millsap had a near triple - double of 18 points , 10 assists and eight rebounds . Dennis Schroder was next with 17 points , while Kent Bazemore tallied 15 . Dwight Howard chipped in with a 14 - point , 12 - rebound double - double . Ersan Ilyasova led the second unit with 18 points .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Atlanta Hawks 135 - 130 , at Philips Arena on Friday evening . The Cavs knocked down an NBA record 25 three - pointers on their way to victory , but came very close to letting it slip away , as the Hawks battled back from a 25 - point deficit , to bring it to a one - point game with 1:31 left . The Cavs were able to hang on largely thanks to a clutch three from none other than Kyle Korver , who made his first return to Atlanta since being traded . The Cavs ( 42 - 18 ) shot a blistering 54 percent from deep , as they hit 25 - of - 46 of their three - point attempts . Kyrie Irving and LeBron James both came up with stellar performances , combining for 81 points . Irving finished with a game - high 43 points , while James filled the stat sheet with 38 points , 13 rebounds and eight assists . Channing Frye and Richard Jefferson were the only other players to score in double digits for Cleveland , finishing with 11 points each . The Cavs will look to build on the momentum from this win as they visit Miami on Saturday to face the second night of a back - to - back . Meanwhile , the Hawks ( 34 - 27 ) mounted an amazing rally to trim a 25 - point deficit with seven minutes left in the third quarter , to a one - point margin with 1:31 left in the game . Paul Millsap hit a couple clutch shots late in the fourth to bring the Hawks as close as they would come , and finished the game with 27 points and nine rebounds , in 37 minutes . Tim Hardaway Jr. was the high - point man for Atlanta , finishing with 36 points in 35 minutes off the bench . The Hawks remain fifth in the East but will need to get back to their winning ways , as they are only 4 - 6 in their last 10 . They go on to play host to the Pacers on Sunday .

The Cavs shot 54 percent from deep , as they hit 25 - of - 46 of their three - point attempts . The 25 three - pointers is an NBA record for most in a game . Kyrie Irving led the way for Cleveland with a game - high 43 points on 14 - of - 21 shooting , in 36 minutes , while LeBron James filled the stat sheet with 38 points , 13 rebounds and eight assists , in 39 minutes .. Channing Frye and Richard Jefferson were the only other players to score in double digits for the Cavs , as they added 11 points each . Meanwhile , Tim Hardaway Jr. was the high - point man for Atlanta , with 36 points on 13 - of - 20 shooting , in 35 minutes off the bench . Paul Millsap followed up with 27 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting , and nine rebounds , in 37 minutes . Four other players scored in double digits for the Hawks , including Dwight Howard , who finished with 15 points , 10 rebounds , three steals , two assists and one block , in 27 minutes .


The Pacers overcame a 30 - 19 first quarter deficit to forge a 50 - 50 halftime tie . Indiana then mounted an exciting comeback over the final 1:43 , with Jeff Teague and C.J . Miles each draining jumpers , setting up a 23 - foot three - pointer from the left corner by Glenn Robinson III with 1 seconds remaining for the one - point victory . Paul George 's 34 points led Indiana . Teague was a distant second with 16 points . Miles followed with 13 points , while Robinson led the bench with 11 . Thaddeus Young and Myles Turner notably struggled , combining for just nine points on 4 - of - 12 shooting . Tim Hardaway , Jr. 's 24 points in 35 minutes off the bench led Atlanta . Paul Millsap led the first unit with a 23 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Dennis Schroder tallied 18 points , while Thabo Sefolosha compiled 12 . Dwight Howard brought down 14 rebounds .

The Indiana Pacers defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 97 - 96 , at Phillips Arena on Sunday afternoon . The contest had a couple of intriguing sub - plots coming in , as Pacers point guard Jeff Teague was making his return to the city where he 'd played his first seven seasons , and Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer was suspended for the game for making contact with a referee during Friday night 's 135 - 130 loss to the Cavaliers . The actual contest exceeded expectations , as the Pacers ( 32 - 30 ) roared back from a 30 - 19 deficit after one quarter to forge a 50 - 50 tie by halftime . The two teams traded punches throughout the second half before Indiana mounted an exciting comeback over the final 1:43 . Down 96 - 90 after a Paul Millsap 12 - foot driving floating jump shot , Teague and C.J . Miles each drained baskets , setting up a 23 - foot three - pointer from the left corner by 2017 Slam Dunk champion Glenn Robinson with 1 seconds remaining for the one - point victory . Paul George led Indiana with 34 points , which he supplemented with five rebounds and four assists . Teague was a distant second with 16 points , six assists , four rebounds , one steal and one block . Miles followed with 13 points , five rebounds and two assists . Robinson led the bench with 11 points , four boards , one assist , one steal and one block . Thaddeus Young and Myles Turner notably struggled , combining for just nine points on 4 - of - 12 shooting . Tim Hardaway , Jr. paced the Hawks ( 34 - 28 ) with 24 points , four rebounds , two assists and one steal in 35 minutes off the bench , but missed a 25 - foot three - point attempt with 10 seconds remaining and Atlanta hanging on to a 96 - 94 lead . Millsap led the first unit with a 23 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and two steals . Dennis Schroder tallied 18 points , seven assists , one rebound and three steals . Thabo Sefolosha pitched in with a full line of 12 points , six rebounds , four assists and two steals . Dwight Howard mustered a modest nine points but brought down 14 rebounds and also recorded three assists , two steals and one block . The Pacers next head to Charlotte to tangle with the Hornets on Monday night , while the Hawks remain home for their own Monday evening showdown with the Golden State Warriors .


Matching 24 - point efforts from Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala led Golden State , while Atlanta 's 19 turnovers hurt their case . Curry added nine assists and four rebounds . Iguodala also supplied five rebounds , four assists , three steals and one block in 35 minutes . Klay Thompson contributed 13 points , while Draymond Green filled out the stat sheet with 12 points , eight rebounds , six assists and four steals . David West and Ian Clark each poured in 10 points off the bench . Dennis Schroder 's 23 points paced the Hawks . Paul Millsap posted a 20 - point , 10 - rebound double - double and Tim Hardaway , Jr. provided a bench - leading 19 points . Kent Bazemore managed 18 points and Ersan Ilyasova was productive off the bench as well with 15 over 27 minutes . Dwight Howard mustered just eight points but hauled in a whopping 19 rebounds .

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 119 - 111 , at Phillips Arena on Monday evening . The Warriors ( 52 - 11 ) are continuing to find their way without Kevin Durant ( knee ) , and they may be starting to hit their stride . After a rough first full game without their All-Star last Thursday against the Bulls , Golden State bounced back with a much better effort in a Sunday victory against the Knicks . They had a much tougher test in front of them Monday in the form of the Hawks ( 34 - 29 ) , but managed a second straight win on the strength of matching 24 - point efforts from Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala , as well a 19 - turnover tally on Atlanta 's part . Curry added nine assists and four rebounds . Iguodala also supplied five rebounds , four assists , three steals and one block in 35 minutes on the second unit . Klay Thompson contributed 13 points , three assists and one block . Draymond Green filled out the stat sheet with 12 points , eight rebounds , six assists and four steals . David West and Ian Clark each poured in 10 points off the bench , while Matt Barnes contributed five points , seven rebounds , three assists and one block over 18 minutes in his third game in a Warriors uniform . Dennis Schroder paced the Hawks with 23 points , four rebounds , three assists and one steal . Paul Millsap posted a 20 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included four assists and one block . Tim Hardaway , Jr. led the bench with 19 points , five assists , four rebounds and two steals . Kent Bazemore managed 18 points , one rebound and one block . Ersan Ilyasova was productive off the bench as well with 15 points , two rebounds , three steals and one block over 27 minutes . Dwight Howard pitched in with a modest eight points but hauled in a whopping 19 rebounds and recorded one block . The Warriors head back home and await the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night , while the Hawks remain home to tangle with the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday evening as well .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 110 - 105 , at Philips Arena on Wednesday evening . The Nets ( 11 - 52 ) may sport the ugliest record in the NBA , but their play continues to embody the scrappiness and never - say - die underdog attitude of the borough they call home . Brooklyn gave yet another quality team in the Hawks ( 35 - 29 ) all they could handle Wednesday , with Atlanta finally putting the game away on a pair of Dennis Schroder free throws with two seconds remaining . The Nets rather amazingly overcame 22 turnovers by a solid 46 percent from the floor and 80 percent from the free - throw line , and getting a total of 55 points from a very productive second unit . Sean Kilpatrick was one of those reserves with the hot hand , as he led the Nets with 27 points , four rebounds , one assist and one steal . Brook Lopez was next with 18 points , six rebounds , three assists , five blocks and one steal . Jeremy Lin produced his best game since returning from a prolonged absence with a hamstring ailment , supplying 16 points , eight assists , three rebounds and one steal . Trevor Booker registered 12 points , eight boards , three assists , one steal and one block in 27 minutes off the bench . Schroder scored a game - high 31 points that he supplemented with five assists , two rebounds and three steals . Paul Millsap tallied 24 points , four rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Tim Hardaway , Jr. continued his solid stretch of play on the second unit , posting a bench - leading 16 points that he supplemented with six boards and two steals . Dwight Howard provided one of his trademark double - doubles , collecting 11 points , 14 rebounds , two assists , two blocks and one steal . Ersan Ilyasova supplied 10 points , seven rebounds , three assists and two steals in 26 minutes off the bench . Thabo Sefolosha submitted a full line of nine points , eight rebounds , three assists , two steals and one block . The Nets remain on the road and head to the Lone Star State to do battle with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night , while the Hawks remain home and await the Toronto Raptors on Friday evening as well .

Despite committing 22 turnovers Wednesday , the Nets were n't put away until Dennis Schroder drained a pair of free throws with two seconds remaining . Brooklyn shot a solid 46 percent from the floor and 80 percent from the free - throw line , while also getting 55 points from a very productive second unit . Sean Kilpatrick 's 27 points off the bench led Brooklyn . Brook Lopez was next with 18 points , while Jeremy Lin supplied 16 . Trevor Booker registered 12 points in 27 minutes . Schroder scored a game - high 31 points and Paul Millsap tallied 24 to lead the Hawks . Tim Hardaway , Jr. posted a bench - leading 16 points . Dwight Howard managed an 11 - point , 14 - rebound double - double , while Ersan Ilyasova supplied 10 points , seven rebounds , three assists and two steals in 26 minutes . Thabo Sefolosha contributed nine points , eight rebounds , three assists and two steals .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Toronto Raptors , 105 - 99 , at Philips Arena on Friday . This was one of the closest games of the season , as neither team was able to grab a lead larger than eight points . In addition , there were 17 ties and 15 lead changes , as this game came down to the wire . Atlanta 's offense was extremely efficient , as they shot 52 percent from the field and 36 percent from three - point range . The Raptors were n't quite as fortunate , as they hit just 40 percent from the field and 16 percent from long distance . Defensive rebounding was a huge key as well , with Atlanta winning that battle , 37 - 30 . The Raptors ( 38 - 27 ) battled all game long , but they did n't have enough in the arsenal to pull out a tough road win . DeMar DeRozan did all he could for Toronto , as he led the team with 28 points , eight rebounds and six assists , but shot just 12 - of - 30 from the field . Serge Ibaka finished with 18 points , three rebounds and two assists before fouling out . Cory Joseph started for Kyle Lowry and provided 15 points , eight assists and four steals . Jonas Valanciunas and DeMarre Carroll combined for 22 points , 19 rebounds , six steals and four blocks in a defensive showcase . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup with the Miami Heat on Saturday . The Hawks ( 36 - 29 ) have struggled recently , but a tight win like this is just what they need to get some momentum going . Dennis Schroeder led the team with 26 points , six rebounds and five assists . Paul Millsap contributed 21 points , six rebounds and four assists . Dwight Howard totaled 16 points , 10 rebounds and two blocks on 6 - of - 9 shooting . Tim Hardaway Jr. got the start and collected 20 points , two rebounds , six assists and two steals . Atlanta 's next matchup is tough , as they play the Memphis Grizzlies on the road on Saturday .

This was one of the tightest games of the season , as there were 17 ties and 15 lead changes in total , with neither team leading by more than eight points . Shooting was key , as Atlanta went 52 percent from the field , while Toronto hit just 40 percent from the field and 16 percent from three - point range . Defensive rebounding was a huge factor as well , with Atlanta winning that battle , 37 - 30 . DeMar DeRozan went just 12 - of - 30 from the field , but he led the team with 28 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Serge Ibaka totaled 18 points and three rebounds . Cory Joseph started yet again and contributed 15 points , eight assists and four steals . Dennis Schroeder led the way for Atlanta , as he collected 26 points , six rebounds and five assists . Tim Hardaway Jr. started and tallied 20 points , six assists and two steals . Paul Millsap provided 21 points , six rebounds and four assists .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the host Atlanta Hawks , 103 - 91 , at Philips Arena on Thursday . While this game was tight throughout the first half , Atlanta really made their mark in the second half . In fact , they outscored the Hawks , 48 - 39 , across the final two quarters . Defense was key for the Grizzlies , as they held the Hawks to 40 percent from the field and 30 percent from three - point range . Rebounding was a decisive statistic as well , with Memphis winning that battle , 48 - 38 . The Grizzlies also dominated the assist ratio , recording 28 assists to Atlanta 's 18 . The Grizzlies ( 39 - 30 ) have now won three - straight games , as they appear to be out of the slump that ailed them just last week . Marc Gasol picked up a rare triple - double , as he collected 18 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Mike Conley led the team in scoring , as he accrued 22 points , four rebounds and 12 assists . JaMychal Green recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points , 12 rebounds , two steals and two blocks . On deck for Memphis is a home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday . The Hawks ( 37 - 31 ) are rarely dominated in their home building , but playing this rough Memphis team is a serious task . Tim Hardaway Jr ' led the team in scoring , as he provided 18 points , four rebounds and three assists off the bench . Kent Bazemore led the starters , as he dropped 16 points . Dwight Howard recorded a double - double , amassing 10 points , 11 rebounds and three blocks . Taurean Prince also played well off the bench , producing 16 points , six rebounds and four blocks . Atlanta will look to play better on Saturday in a home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers .

Memphis really took care of business in the second half , as they held the lead for the final 25 minutes . Rebounding was key , with the Grizzlies winning that battle , 48 - 38 . Memphis also distributed at will , recording 28 assists to Atlanta 's 18 . Mike Conley led the way for Memphis , as he tallied 22 points , four rebounds and 12 assists . Marc Gasol recorded a triple - double , collecting 18 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . JaMychal Green totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds , while also picking up a pair of steals and blocks . Kent Bazemore led Atlanta 's starters with 16 points . Dwight Howard was the only other starter to play well , as he amassed 10 points and 11 rebounds . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring off the bench , as he provided 18 points , four rebounds and three assists .


Portland in the first quarter , outscoring them 40 - 18 in the first quarter . The Blazers managed success rates of 51 percent from the field , 44 percent from three - point range and 90 percent from the free - throw line . Their solid defensive play helped them overcome 20 turnovers . Damian Lillard 's game - high 27 points led the Blazers . C.J . McCollum was next with 22 points andAllen Crabbe followed with a bench - leading 16 . Jusuf Nurkic went for12 points , nine boards , six assists , five blocks and two steals . Maurice Harkless matched Nurkic 's scoring , while Noah Vonleh managed a 10 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . Ersan Ilyasova drew a start for Paul Millsap ( knee ) and provided a team - high 23 points for the Hawks . Tim Hardaway , Jr. followed with a bench - leading 22 points . Dwight Howard posted a 14 - point , 10 - rebound double - double and Kent Bazemore poured in 12 points .

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 113 - 97 , at Phillips Arena on Saturday evening . The Trail Blazers ( 31 - 37 ) checked into Saturday 's contest with victories in six of their previous eight games , but facing a tough test against an Eastern Conference playoff hopeful in the Hawks ( 37 - 32 ) . Portland was more than up for the challenge , ambushing their hosts by outscoring them 40 - 18 in the first quarter.They maximized their scoring opportunities overall , with all five starters posting double - digit scoring , and success rates of 51 percent from the field , 44 percent from three - point range and 90 percent from the free - throw line . A combination of that hot hand offensively and solid play on the other end of the floor helped them overcome 20 turnovers . Damian Lillard led the way with 27 points , which he supplemented with five rebounds , five assists and two steals . C.J . McCollum was next with 22 points , six rebounds , five assists , two blocks and one steal . Allen Crabbe followed with a bench - leading 16 points , which he supplemented with three rebounds and two steals . Jusuf Nurkic went for 12 points , nine boards , six assists , five blocks and two steals . Maurice Harkless matched Nurkic 's point total and added four boards , four assists , two steals and one block . Noah Vonleh rounded out the first unit 's successful evening with 10 points and 11 rebounds . Ersan Ilyasova drew a start for Paul Millsap ( knee ) and provided a team - high 23 points , along with four rebounds , one assist , two steals and one block . Tim Hardaway , Jr. followed with a bench - leading 22 points , as well as two rebounds , two assists and one steal . Dwight Howard posted a 14 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included three assists , five steals and one block . Kent Bazemore compiled 12 points , two assists and a block . Thabo Sefolosha was notably held scoreless over 19 minutes . The Trail Blazers continue on a southern trajectory , with their next stop in South Florida on Sunday evening to take on the Miami Heat . The Hawks head to Charlotte for a Monday night date with the Hornets .


This marks Atlanta 's seventh - straight loss , as they 're losing their grip on a playoff berth . Brooklyn 's defense was on point , as they held the Hawks to 35 percent from the field , 19 percent from three - point range and 59 percent from the free - throw line . Bench production was the difference for the Nets , as they won that battle , 46 - 5 . Brook Lopez led the way for Brooklyn , as he tallied 23 points and seven rebounds . Jeremy Lin finished with 19 points , four rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson totaled 11 points and 13 rebounds en route to a double - double . Dennis Schroder carried the Hawks , as he accrued 24 points , three rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Dwight Howard recorded a monster double - double , amassing 19 points and 16 rebounds . Taurean Prince started for the injured Paul Millsap ( knee ) , as he provided 17 points , six rebounds and three steals .

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the host Atlanta Hawks , 107 - 92 , at Philips Arena on Sunday . Atlanta were expected to win this game easily , but when you 're struggling , nothing is given . Brooklyn 's defense really ratcheted up the intensity , holding the Hawks to 35 percent shooting from the field and 19 percent shooting from three - point range . In addition , Brooklyn recorded 13 steals and seven blocks , while forcing 20 turnovers from the Hawks . It was a dominating performance , with the Nets leading for the final three quarters , while holding a double - digit lead for over half of the game . Bench production was a huge factor as well , with Brooklyn winning that battle , 46 - 5 . The Nets ( 16 - 57 ) have now won three of their last four games , as that marks one of their best stretches of the season . Brook Lopez led the way , as he tallied 23 points and seven rebounds . Jeremy Lin was n't far behind , accruing 19 points , four rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 13 rebounds . Spencer Dinwiddie was a nice spark off the bench , providing 10 points , two rebounds , four assists and two steals . Brooklyn will look to keep rolling on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers . The Hawks ( 37 - 36 ) have now lost seven - straight games , as this is one of the worst defeats of the year , Dennis Schroder did all he could for Atlanta , as he led the team with 24 points , three rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Dwight Howard amassed 19 points and 16 rebounds . Taurean Prince started for Paul Millsap ( knee ) and accumulated 17 points , six rebounds and three steals . Ersan Ilyasova went just 3 - of - 14 from the field , but still contributed nine points and 18 rebounds . Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with 16 points , four rebounds , three assists and two steals . The Hawks will look to get out of this slide on Tuesday in a home matchup versus the struggling Phoenix Suns .


Atlanta had lost seven - straight headed into this game , as this win was desperately needed . Defense was key for the Hawks , as they held the Suns to 37 percent from the field , 23 percent from three - point range and 58 percent from the free - throw line . T.J. Warren led Phoenix , as he accrued 24 points , eight rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Tyler Ulis provided 15 points , six rebounds and 10 assists . Alex Len totaled 12 points , seven rebounds and three steals . Dennis Schroder was the star , as he accumulated 27 points , six rebounds and nine assists . Dwight Howard collected 15 points , 11 rebounds , four assists and four steals en route to a double - double . Ersan Ilyasova amassed 18 points and 12 rebounds . Taurean Prince accrued 15 points and six rebounds in another start for Paul Millsap .

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Phoenix Suns , 95 - 91 , at Philips Arena on Tuesday . Atlanta were expected to win this game easily , but Phoenix gave them a run for their money . While there were only two ties and two lead changes , neither team led by more than nine points for the entirety of the second half . Phoenix were stifled by Atlanta 's defense , as they shot 37 percent from the field , 23 percent from three - point range and 58 percent from the free - throw line . The Hawks took care of the defensive rebounding too , winning that battle , 42 - 34 . The Suns ( 22 - 53 ) had to play this game without Devin Booker and Eric Bledsoe , as they did n't have enough in the arsenal to pull out the upset win . T.J. Warren led the way for Phoenix , as he tallied 24 points , eight rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Tyler Ulis finished second on the team , accruing 15 points , six rebounds and 10 assists . Alex Len totaled 12 points , seven rebounds and three steals . Jared Dudley played well off the bench , providing six points , eight rebounds and seven assists . On deck for Phoenix is a home matchup versus the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday . The Hawks ( 38 - 36 ) had lost seven - straight headed into this game , so to say this win was needed would be a drastic understatement . Dennis Schroder was the player of the game , as he collected 27 points , six rebounds and nine assists . Ersan Ilyasova finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds . Dwight Howard recorded a double - double , amassing 15 points , 11 rebounds , four assists and four blocks . Taurean Prince got another start and accrued 15 points , six rebounds and two blocks . The Hawks will look to build off this win on Wednesday in a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers .