Dyson Daniels delivered his most productive scoring performance of the season Saturday night, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 126-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors at State Farm Arena.
The guard scored a season-high 28 points while adding six assists, seven rebounds and four steals as Atlanta improved to 39-32 and strengthened its hold on sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Atlanta shot 54% from the field and controlled the second half to secure its 10th straight home win while completing a season sweep of Golden State.
CJ McCollum added 23 points and five assists, giving the Hawks a steady perimeter scoring presence throughout the game.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished with 17 points and Zaccharie Risacher scored 17 off the bench, helping Atlanta maintain offensive balance without Jalen Johnson, who missed the game with left shoulder inflammation.
Mouhamed Gueye recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds while shooting a perfect 6-for-6 from the field.
Daniels set the tone early by scoring 15 points in the first quarter, the highest single-quarter scoring output of his career.
Atlanta carried that momentum into the second half after holding a narrow two-point lead at halftime.
The Hawks opened the third quarter with a decisive 25-5 run that broke the game open and created separation on the scoreboard.
During that stretch, Atlanta repeatedly attacked the paint and converted 12 of its 13 two-point attempts in the period.
The Hawks finished the quarter with a 102-81 advantage and maintained control through the final period.
Golden State struggled to generate consistent offense despite several strong individual efforts.
De’Anthony Melton led the Warriors with 20 points and four assists while shooting 7-of-15 from the field.
Reserve Nate Williams added 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting and Pat Spencer scored 18 off the bench, providing a boost for Golden State’s second unit.
However, the Warriors were short-handed due to injuries and continued to struggle during their current stretch.
Golden State played without Kristaps Porzingis, Moses Moody, Al Horford, Seth Curry and star guard Stephen Curry.
The absence of key players has coincided with a difficult run for the Warriors, who have lost eight of their last nine games and dropped to 33-38 in the Western Conference standings.
Jonathan Kuminga faced the Hawks for the first time since spending more than four seasons in Atlanta but had a difficult night. The forward finished with two points on 1-of-9 shooting in 22 minutes.
Atlanta’s efficient offense and defensive pressure proved decisive as the Hawks forced 21 turnovers while producing 28 assists on 48 made baskets.
The Warriors conclude their six-game road trip Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. The Hawks return to State Farm Arena on Monday to host the Memphis Grizzlies.
