The Atlanta Hawks (30-37) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (42-25) on the road with a convincing 110-93 victory.
Dejounte Murray led the charge for the Hawks with 21 points, while De’Andre Hunter contributed 20 points to secure the crucial win.
Jalen Johnson’s double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds, along with Clint Capela’s 15 points and 13 rebounds, played pivotal roles in Atlanta’s triumph.
Despite strong performances from Kawhi Leonard with 28 points and Paul George with 26, the Clippers couldn’t overcome the Hawks’ relentless offensive onslaught.
James Harden’s return to the Clippers’ lineup wasn’t enough to turn the tide, as he contributed nine points and nine assists in his comeback game.
Atlanta’s resilience was on full display as they responded to every Clippers’ attempt to rally, ultimately securing the victory with a comfortable margin.
