Overview
- Oklahoma City beat Atlanta 117-100 behind Chet Holmgren’s 31 points and 12 rebounds and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 30, pulling away with a strong third-quarter surge.
- Holmgren, initially listed as questionable with low back soreness, hit 6 of 8 from three and helped the Thunder avoid extra time after back-to-back double-overtime wins earlier in the week.
- The Hawks were without three starters, as Porzingis sat with flu-like symptoms and Risacher and Johnson were out with right ankle sprains.
- Thunder rotation remained thin with Jalen Williams, Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe, Kenrich Williams, Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber unavailable, while Cason Wallace returned and faced his brother Keaton.
- Hawks coach Quin Snyder said he is hopeful Porzingis, Risacher and Johnson can join the upcoming road trip after Saturday’s loss.