Overview
- Atlanta outscored Phoenix 47–27 in the fourth to overcome a deficit that reached 22 early in the period.
- Onyeka Okongwu scored 27 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker 26, including the decisive free throw with three seconds left; Dillon Brooks led Phoenix with 34 and Devin Booker added 27.
- Phoenix controlled the boards 47–34 with 16 offensive rebounds but committed 17 turnovers during the late collapse that ended its five-game streak.
- The Hawks won without Trae Young (right knee sprain) and Kristaps Porzingis (right knee soreness), while the Suns were missing Grayson Allen (right quad) and Jalen Green, who is expected to miss at least four more weeks with a strained right hamstring.
- Rookie Zaccharie Risacher left in the fourth with a diagnosed hip contusion after a hard fall; Atlanta returns home to face Detroit on Tuesday, and Phoenix visits Portland.