Hawks Defeat Clippers, 112-108
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the host Los Angeles Clippers, 112-108, at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.

There were three major swings in this game, with Atlanta riding a 41-26 second quarter to a game-high 17-point lead. Los Angeles responded with a 35-19 third quarter to take an 11-point lead at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but Atlanta finished the game on a 21-6 run over the closing 6:30 to prevail. The Hawks ended up shooting 49 percent from the field while holding the Clippers below 39 percent shooting. In addition, Atlanta outscored Los Angeles in the paint, 58-40.

The Hawks (19-21) were led by Trae Young, tallying 30 points, two rebounds and eight assists. De'Andre Hunter amassed 20 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Dejounte Murray collected 16 points, five rebounds and four assists, while John Collins compiled 13 points, nine rebounds and three blocks.

The Clippers (21-21) were led by Kawhi Leonard, finishing with 29 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals. Ivica Zubac totaled 17 points, 18 rebounds and three assists, Marcus Morris generated 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals, while Terance Mann provided 14 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals. Norman Powell led the bench with 14 points, three rebounds and four assists.

On deck for Los Angeles is a home matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. As for Atlanta, they return to action on Wednesday in a home game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Posted on: 1/8/2023 8:46 PM
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