76ers Use Strong Start To Defeat Pistons
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons, 123-111, at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday.
The 76ers (24-15) enjoyed a strong start and never looked back in this game against the Pistons (11-32), and even though Detroit showed glimpses of life in the second half, ultimately it was not enough to mount a potential comeback and Philadelphia didn’t have problems to secure the win. The 76ers quickly established dominance and raced out to a 35-27 score in the first quarter, and they’d bolster that lead even further following a 36-27 score in the second 12 minutes of action, meaning they were up by 17 points at the break. A 29-28 advantage in the third quarter allowed Philadelphia to extend that advantage even further, and it seemed the final 12 minutes were almost unnecessary given how the game unfolded. Detroit won the fourth quarter by a 29-23 score, but they couldn’t do more and the Sixers raced out to victory. With the win, the Sixers moved to 8-9 on the road and the Pistons fell to 5-14 at home.
Tyrese Maxey scored 23 points for the Sixers, while James Harden posted a triple-double of 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Montrezl Harrell started over Joel Embiid and finished with 20 points and six rebounds, and Tobias Harris added 12 points with five boards and two blocks. Paul Reed had 16 points off the bench and Georges Niang added 14 as well.
Killian Hayes led the way for the Pistons with a game-high 26 points, while Isaiah Stewart and Bojan Bogdanovic produced matching 20-point tallies. Stewart also had 13 rebounds and two assists, while Bogdanovic pulled down two boards and dished out five dimes. Jaden Ivey notched 10 points, six rebounds and six assists, while both Hamidou Diallo and Alec Burks chipped in with 12 points off the bench each.
The 76ers (24-15) enjoyed a strong start and never looked back in this game against the Pistons (11-32), and even though Detroit showed glimpses of life in the second half, ultimately it was not enough to mount a potential comeback and Philadelphia didn’t have problems to secure the win. The 76ers quickly established dominance and raced out to a 35-27 score in the first quarter, and they’d bolster that lead even further following a 36-27 score in the second 12 minutes of action, meaning they were up by 17 points at the break. A 29-28 advantage in the third quarter allowed Philadelphia to extend that advantage even further, and it seemed the final 12 minutes were almost unnecessary given how the game unfolded. Detroit won the fourth quarter by a 29-23 score, but they couldn’t do more and the Sixers raced out to victory. With the win, the Sixers moved to 8-9 on the road and the Pistons fell to 5-14 at home.
Tyrese Maxey scored 23 points for the Sixers, while James Harden posted a triple-double of 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Montrezl Harrell started over Joel Embiid and finished with 20 points and six rebounds, and Tobias Harris added 12 points with five boards and two blocks. Paul Reed had 16 points off the bench and Georges Niang added 14 as well.
Killian Hayes led the way for the Pistons with a game-high 26 points, while Isaiah Stewart and Bojan Bogdanovic produced matching 20-point tallies. Stewart also had 13 rebounds and two assists, while Bogdanovic pulled down two boards and dished out five dimes. Jaden Ivey notched 10 points, six rebounds and six assists, while both Hamidou Diallo and Alec Burks chipped in with 12 points off the bench each.
Raptors Control Game Late, Defeat Blazers
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 117-105, at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday.
The Raptors (17-23) and the Trail Blazers (19-20) played a tight, intense contest that went down to the wire and was only decided in the final minutes. It was a back-and-forth contest, but the Raptors looked better in the early going, and the numbers backed that up as Toronto jumped out to a 34-27 lead in the first quarter. The Trail Blazers reduced the deficit to five points following a 26-24 score in the second quarter, but Toronto pulled away by double digits in the third quarter following a 31-21 score in the first 12 minutes of the second half. Portland tried to fight back, and they reduced the deficit to seven points with less than two minutes left on the clock, but the Raptors held on and managed to close the game out despite losing the fourth quarter by a 31-28 score. With the win, the Raptors improved to 12-10 at home, while the Trail Blazers fell to 10-14 on the road.
Pascal Siakam led the way for the Raptors with 27 points, six assists, four rebounds and two steals, while Scottie Barnes delivered 22 points, nine rebounds, four dimes, three steals and two blocks. Gary Trent ended with 19 points and four boards, and Fred VanVleet notched 14 points with seven assists and six rebounds. OG Anunoby had 14 points, five rebounds, four steals and two assists.
Damian Lillard was the leading scorer for Portland since he ended with 34 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two steals, while Anfernee Simons had 22 points and two assists as well. Josh Hart finished with 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists, and Jusuf Nurkic posted a 14-point, 18-rebound double-double that also included four assists. Jerami Grant also had 14 points.
The Raptors (17-23) and the Trail Blazers (19-20) played a tight, intense contest that went down to the wire and was only decided in the final minutes. It was a back-and-forth contest, but the Raptors looked better in the early going, and the numbers backed that up as Toronto jumped out to a 34-27 lead in the first quarter. The Trail Blazers reduced the deficit to five points following a 26-24 score in the second quarter, but Toronto pulled away by double digits in the third quarter following a 31-21 score in the first 12 minutes of the second half. Portland tried to fight back, and they reduced the deficit to seven points with less than two minutes left on the clock, but the Raptors held on and managed to close the game out despite losing the fourth quarter by a 31-28 score. With the win, the Raptors improved to 12-10 at home, while the Trail Blazers fell to 10-14 on the road.
Pascal Siakam led the way for the Raptors with 27 points, six assists, four rebounds and two steals, while Scottie Barnes delivered 22 points, nine rebounds, four dimes, three steals and two blocks. Gary Trent ended with 19 points and four boards, and Fred VanVleet notched 14 points with seven assists and six rebounds. OG Anunoby had 14 points, five rebounds, four steals and two assists.
Damian Lillard was the leading scorer for Portland since he ended with 34 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two steals, while Anfernee Simons had 22 points and two assists as well. Josh Hart finished with 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists, and Jusuf Nurkic posted a 14-point, 18-rebound double-double that also included four assists. Jerami Grant also had 14 points.
Pacers Get Past Hornets, 116-111
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 116-111, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon.
What would turn out to be a back-and-forth contest between two defensively suspect teams began with the Hornets (11-30) jumping out to a surprising 27-15 lead through one and the Pacers (23-18) coming right back to wipe out their deficit in the second quarter and take a two-point advantage into halftime. Charlotte would regain the momentum in the third period with a 34-26 edge during the quarter, but Indiana's 43-point haul in the final period led to the narrow home victory.
P.J. Washington led the Hornets with 22 points, complementing them with five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Terry Rozier furnished 19 points, six boards, six assists and two steals. Mason Plumlee generated an 18-point, 13-rebound double-double that included two assists. Jalen McDaniels delivered 17 points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. LaMelo Ball supplied 13 points, eight assists and two rebounds.
Myles Turner paced the Pacers with 29 points, supplementing them with nine boards, four blocks and one steal. Buddy Hield registered 21 points, two assists, one rebound and one block. Andrew Nembhard managed 19 points, four assists, four steals and one block. Tyrese Haliburton generated a 16-point, 13-assist double-double that included five rebounds and three steals. Aaron Nesmith registered 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and four steals.
The Hornets remain on the road and visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, while the Pacers hit the road and visit the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
What would turn out to be a back-and-forth contest between two defensively suspect teams began with the Hornets (11-30) jumping out to a surprising 27-15 lead through one and the Pacers (23-18) coming right back to wipe out their deficit in the second quarter and take a two-point advantage into halftime. Charlotte would regain the momentum in the third period with a 34-26 edge during the quarter, but Indiana's 43-point haul in the final period led to the narrow home victory.
P.J. Washington led the Hornets with 22 points, complementing them with five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Terry Rozier furnished 19 points, six boards, six assists and two steals. Mason Plumlee generated an 18-point, 13-rebound double-double that included two assists. Jalen McDaniels delivered 17 points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. LaMelo Ball supplied 13 points, eight assists and two rebounds.
Myles Turner paced the Pacers with 29 points, supplementing them with nine boards, four blocks and one steal. Buddy Hield registered 21 points, two assists, one rebound and one block. Andrew Nembhard managed 19 points, four assists, four steals and one block. Tyrese Haliburton generated a 16-point, 13-assist double-double that included five rebounds and three steals. Aaron Nesmith registered 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and four steals.
The Hornets remain on the road and visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, while the Pacers hit the road and visit the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Nets Edge Heat, 102-101
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Miami Heat, 102-101, at FTX Arena on Sunday evening.
The Nets (27-13) and Heat (21-20) opened the game putting on an offensive showcase for the South Florida faithful, as Brooklyn held a narrow 66-64 lead at intermission following a fast-paced first half. The third quarter would then turn out to be the diametric opposite, with defense taking center stage during a period where only 31 total points were scored and Miami built a three-point advantage. Kevin Durant would also leave the game for the visitors with under a minute remaining in the period with a knee injury, but the Nets would battle back from as much as a nine-point deficit in the final period and notching the winning basket on a Royce O'Neale putback off a Kyrie Irving misfire with 3.2 seconds left.
Irving led the Nets with 29 points, supplementing them with six assists, two rebounds and one steal. Durant finished with 17 points, five boards, two assists, one steal and one block. Seth Curry furnished 14 points, four rebounds, one steal and one block. Nicolas Claxton generated a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double that included three blocks. T.J. Warren supplied 10 points, three rebounds, one assist and two steals.
Jimmy Butler paced the Heat with 26 points, adding eight rebounds, one assist and two steals. Tyler Herro compiled 24 points, four rebounds and two assists. Bam Adebayo totaled 10 points, eight boards, two assists and one block. Haywood Highsmith and Max Strus produced 10 points apiece as well while totaling three rebounds and three assists, respectively.
The Nets return home to host the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, while the Heat remains home and hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
The Nets (27-13) and Heat (21-20) opened the game putting on an offensive showcase for the South Florida faithful, as Brooklyn held a narrow 66-64 lead at intermission following a fast-paced first half. The third quarter would then turn out to be the diametric opposite, with defense taking center stage during a period where only 31 total points were scored and Miami built a three-point advantage. Kevin Durant would also leave the game for the visitors with under a minute remaining in the period with a knee injury, but the Nets would battle back from as much as a nine-point deficit in the final period and notching the winning basket on a Royce O'Neale putback off a Kyrie Irving misfire with 3.2 seconds left.
Irving led the Nets with 29 points, supplementing them with six assists, two rebounds and one steal. Durant finished with 17 points, five boards, two assists, one steal and one block. Seth Curry furnished 14 points, four rebounds, one steal and one block. Nicolas Claxton generated a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double that included three blocks. T.J. Warren supplied 10 points, three rebounds, one assist and two steals.
Jimmy Butler paced the Heat with 26 points, adding eight rebounds, one assist and two steals. Tyler Herro compiled 24 points, four rebounds and two assists. Bam Adebayo totaled 10 points, eight boards, two assists and one block. Haywood Highsmith and Max Strus produced 10 points apiece as well while totaling three rebounds and three assists, respectively.
The Nets return home to host the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, while the Heat remains home and hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
Grizzlies Outlast Jazz, 123-118
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz, 123-118, at FedEx Forum on Sunday evening.
The Grizzlies (26-13) learned prior to tip-off that their quest for a sixth straight win would have to be carried out without Ja Morant, who was a late scratch with thigh soreness. However, Memphis appeared to be largely undeterred, overcoming a slim one-point first-quarter deficit to build a 14-point halftime advantage courtesy of a 43-point second period. Utah managed to knock six points from its deficit in the third, and although Will Hardy's club got as close as four and hung around with a seven-point range for a large portion of the final period, the hosts had enough for the victory.
Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 21 points, supplementing them with eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks. Kelly Olynyk delivered 19 points, eight boards and five assists. Jordan Clarkson furnished 17 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes before getting ejected for a flagrant-2 foul. Malik Beasley supplied 15 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals. Jarred Vanderbilt produced 12 points, eight boards and four assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker tallied 11 points, four assists, two rebounds, two steals and one block. Walker Kessler posted a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double that also included one assist and six blocks.
Desmond Bane paced the Grizzlies with 24 points, complementing them with nine assists, six rebounds, two steals and one block. Tyus Jones delivered 21 points, six assists, two rebounds and four steals. Jaren Jackson furnished 19 points, eight rebounds, five blocks and three steals. Dillon Brooks provided 15 points, three rebounds and two assists. Santi Aldama collected 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and one block.
The Jazz return home to host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, while the Grizzlies remain home and host the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.
The Grizzlies (26-13) learned prior to tip-off that their quest for a sixth straight win would have to be carried out without Ja Morant, who was a late scratch with thigh soreness. However, Memphis appeared to be largely undeterred, overcoming a slim one-point first-quarter deficit to build a 14-point halftime advantage courtesy of a 43-point second period. Utah managed to knock six points from its deficit in the third, and although Will Hardy's club got as close as four and hung around with a seven-point range for a large portion of the final period, the hosts had enough for the victory.
Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 21 points, supplementing them with eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks. Kelly Olynyk delivered 19 points, eight boards and five assists. Jordan Clarkson furnished 17 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes before getting ejected for a flagrant-2 foul. Malik Beasley supplied 15 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals. Jarred Vanderbilt produced 12 points, eight boards and four assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker tallied 11 points, four assists, two rebounds, two steals and one block. Walker Kessler posted a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double that also included one assist and six blocks.
Desmond Bane paced the Grizzlies with 24 points, complementing them with nine assists, six rebounds, two steals and one block. Tyus Jones delivered 21 points, six assists, two rebounds and four steals. Jaren Jackson furnished 19 points, eight rebounds, five blocks and three steals. Dillon Brooks provided 15 points, three rebounds and two assists. Santi Aldama collected 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and one block.
The Jazz return home to host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, while the Grizzlies remain home and host the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.
Timberwolves Close Out Fourth Straight Win
By Dan Bruno
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the host Houston Rockets, 104-96, at Toyota Center on Sunday evening.
The Rockets got out to a strong start and led, 33-24, after one quarter. The Timberwolves came out better in the second and cut it to a four-point game by halftime. Both sides stayed even through the third, with 19 points each, as the Rockets maintained a four-point advantage heading into the final quarter. However, the Timberwolves took control in the fourth and outscored the hosts by 12 points in the quarter to secure their fourth straight win. This marks the seventh consecutive loss for the Rockets.
D'Angelo Russell led the Timberwolves with 22 points, three rebounds and six assists, in 33 minutes. Anthony Edwards followed up with 21 points, four rebounds, three assists two blocks and a steal. while Rudy Gobert totaled 18 points, 11 rebounds and a block. The Timberwolves shot 47.5 percent from the field, including 10-of-28 from long range.
Meanwhile, Kevin Porter led the Rockets with 25 points, six rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block, in 38 minutes. Alperen Sengun followed up with 18 points, eight rebounds, two assists and a block, while Kenyon Martin added 12 points, five rebounds and two assists. The Rockets shot 42.7 percent from the field, including 11-of-36 from deep.
The Rockets (10-30) will look to bounce back as they take on the Kings in Sacramento on Wednesday. The Timberwolves (20-21) take on the Pistons in Detroit on Wednesday.
The Rockets got out to a strong start and led, 33-24, after one quarter. The Timberwolves came out better in the second and cut it to a four-point game by halftime. Both sides stayed even through the third, with 19 points each, as the Rockets maintained a four-point advantage heading into the final quarter. However, the Timberwolves took control in the fourth and outscored the hosts by 12 points in the quarter to secure their fourth straight win. This marks the seventh consecutive loss for the Rockets.
D'Angelo Russell led the Timberwolves with 22 points, three rebounds and six assists, in 33 minutes. Anthony Edwards followed up with 21 points, four rebounds, three assists two blocks and a steal. while Rudy Gobert totaled 18 points, 11 rebounds and a block. The Timberwolves shot 47.5 percent from the field, including 10-of-28 from long range.
Meanwhile, Kevin Porter led the Rockets with 25 points, six rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block, in 38 minutes. Alperen Sengun followed up with 18 points, eight rebounds, two assists and a block, while Kenyon Martin added 12 points, five rebounds and two assists. The Rockets shot 42.7 percent from the field, including 11-of-36 from deep.
The Rockets (10-30) will look to bounce back as they take on the Kings in Sacramento on Wednesday. The Timberwolves (20-21) take on the Pistons in Detroit on Wednesday.
Thunder Hold Off Mavs For Second Straight Win
By Dan Bruno
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks, 120-109, at Paycom Center on Sunday evening.
The game got out to a competitive start as the Mavericks led, 34-33, after one quarter. The hosts took over in the second and outscored the Mavs by 15 points, to take a 14-point lead into the break. Both sides came out strong in the third and the Mavs managed to trim one point off the deficit, making it a 13-point game heading into the final frame. The Thunder kept their focus in the fourth and held on to secure their second straight win.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal, in 36 minutes. Luguentz Dort followed up with 18 points, five rebounds and a steal, while Kenrich Williams added 14 points, nine rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Thunder shot 48.9 percent from the field, including 12-of-28 from deep.
Meanwhile, Christian Wood led the Mavericks with 27 points, 16 rebounds and two assists, in 39 minutes. Spencer Dinwiddie followed up with 21 points, three rebounds, eight assists and a steal, while Tim Hardaway added 19 points, five rebounds and two assists. The Mavs shot 42.5 percent from the field, including 14-of-39 from long range.
The Mavs (23-18) will look to bounce back as they face the Clippers in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The Thunder (18-22) take on the Heat in Miami on Tuesday.
The game got out to a competitive start as the Mavericks led, 34-33, after one quarter. The hosts took over in the second and outscored the Mavs by 15 points, to take a 14-point lead into the break. Both sides came out strong in the third and the Mavs managed to trim one point off the deficit, making it a 13-point game heading into the final frame. The Thunder kept their focus in the fourth and held on to secure their second straight win.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal, in 36 minutes. Luguentz Dort followed up with 18 points, five rebounds and a steal, while Kenrich Williams added 14 points, nine rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Thunder shot 48.9 percent from the field, including 12-of-28 from deep.
Meanwhile, Christian Wood led the Mavericks with 27 points, 16 rebounds and two assists, in 39 minutes. Spencer Dinwiddie followed up with 21 points, three rebounds, eight assists and a steal, while Tim Hardaway added 19 points, five rebounds and two assists. The Mavs shot 42.5 percent from the field, including 14-of-39 from long range.
The Mavs (23-18) will look to bounce back as they face the Clippers in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The Thunder (18-22) take on the Heat in Miami on Tuesday.
Cavs Defeat Suns, 112-98
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Phoenix Suns, 112-98, at Footprint Center on Sunday.
There were only three ties and five lead changes in this game, with Cleveland leading for all but a handful of minutes. They kicked things off with a 35-26 first quarter and put the game to bed behind a 32-19 fourth quarter. The Cavaliers ended up shooting 58 percent from the field while holding the Suns to 44 percent shooting. In addition, Cleveland out-assisted Phoenix, 29-22, while outscoring them in the paint, 52-38.
The Cavaliers (26-15) were led by Donovan Mitchell, amassing 22 points, two rebounds and two assists. Darius Garland generated 22 points, two rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Evan Mobley collected 14 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while Jarrett Allen accrued 13 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and two blocks. Caris LeVert led the bench with 13 points, seven assists and three steals.
The Suns (20-21) were led by Duane Washington, providing 25 points and three assists off the bench. Mikal Bridges led the starters with 15 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals. Deandre Ayton totaled 14 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, while Landry Shamet had 11 points, two rebounds and three assists.
Both teams return to action on Tuesday, with Cleveland traveling to face the Utah Jazz and Phoenix going to Golden State to face the Warriors.
There were only three ties and five lead changes in this game, with Cleveland leading for all but a handful of minutes. They kicked things off with a 35-26 first quarter and put the game to bed behind a 32-19 fourth quarter. The Cavaliers ended up shooting 58 percent from the field while holding the Suns to 44 percent shooting. In addition, Cleveland out-assisted Phoenix, 29-22, while outscoring them in the paint, 52-38.
The Cavaliers (26-15) were led by Donovan Mitchell, amassing 22 points, two rebounds and two assists. Darius Garland generated 22 points, two rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Evan Mobley collected 14 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while Jarrett Allen accrued 13 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and two blocks. Caris LeVert led the bench with 13 points, seven assists and three steals.
The Suns (20-21) were led by Duane Washington, providing 25 points and three assists off the bench. Mikal Bridges led the starters with 15 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals. Deandre Ayton totaled 14 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, while Landry Shamet had 11 points, two rebounds and three assists.
Both teams return to action on Tuesday, with Cleveland traveling to face the Utah Jazz and Phoenix going to Golden State to face the Warriors.
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.
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.