abstract
Wednesday evening’s nationally televised recreation between the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks didn’t disappoint. Atlanta beat Dallas 130-122 for his or her fourth straight win.
Main as much as tonight’s recreation, a lot of the media consideration was targeted on the matchup between Trae Younger and Luka Donic. Nonetheless, the competition ended up being a battle between Dejounte Murray and Donic. Each gamers scored 30 factors within the high-scoring affair.
Atlanta jumped out to an early lead and did not path till the third quarter. Hawks coach Nate McMillan stored a decent rotation for a lot of the recreation. Clint Capela remained within the sixth man function; Bogdan Bogdanovic and AJ Griffin have been the one different bench gamers to see important minutes.
Atlanta shot an unusually excessive 50% from deep. Not unhealthy contemplating Bogdanovic was out and Younger was extra targeted on facilitating the assault. As anticipated, Atlanta outplayed Dallas and scored extra factors within the paint.
Dallas tried yet one more three-pointer than its season common, flattening 16-42 makes an attempt. Nonetheless, the methodical crew ran out of fuel within the fourth quarter.
Atlanta improves to 23-22 whereas Dallas falls to 24-22 on the season. Atlanta has Thursday off earlier than back-to-back residence video games towards the New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets on Friday and Saturday.
statistically
Hawks leaders
Dejounte Murray – 30 PTS, 7 REB
John Collins – 19 PTS, 5 REB
Trae Younger – 18 PTS, 12 REB
The leaders of the Mavericks
Luka Doncic – 30 PTS, eight AST
Christian Wooden – 22 PTS, 9 REB
Spencer Dinwiddie – 20 PTS, 7 AST