Overview
- Atlanta turned a one-point deficit after three into a runaway with a 36-12 fourth quarter that sealed the road win.
- Dyson Daniels logged his first career triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, adding four steals.
- Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 29 points, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 22 and Onyeka Okongwu scored 15.
- The Hawks posted 31 assists against just six turnovers and forced 19 Denver giveaways, reflecting improved ball movement and pressure defense.
- Denver played short-handed and looked fatigued after a seven-game trip, while Atlanta awaited CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert and held out Kristaps Porziņģis; the newcomers are expected to join for Sunday’s game at Golden State.