ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta Hawks triumphed over the Sacramento Kings with a score of 123-113 on Saturday night, marking coach Quin Snyder’s 500th career victory.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 27 points, contributing significantly to their success.
Jalen Johnson and Jock Landale also made notable contributions, scoring 26 points with 10 assists and 19 points with 13 rebounds, respectively. This victory represents Atlanta’s 15th win in their last 17 games.
Game Overview
The Kings, who are struggling on a four-game road trip, fell to a record of 19-56. DeMar DeRozan led Sacramento with 22 points, while Maxime Raynaud added 18 points and 10 rebounds. After a competitive first half, where the Hawks faced a seven-point deficit, they mounted a significant 26-8 run to take a 66-54 lead into halftime.
Despite holding their lead throughout the third quarter, the Hawks faced a resurgence from the Kings, who managed to tie the game at 97 with 7:56 remaining. However, Atlanta finished strong with a 26-16 run, capitalizing on their shooting, particularly from beyond the arc.
Injuries and Player Updates
The Hawks played without Dyson Daniels (toe), Onyeka Okongwu (finger), and Jonathan Kuminga (knee injury management), all of whom participated in the previous night’s loss against the Celtics. In their absence, Landale and Mouhamed Gueye took starting positions.
For the Kings, several key players remained sidelined, including Russell Westbrook (toe, injury management), Domantas Sabonis (knee), Zach Lavine (finger), Drew Eubanks (thumb), D’Andre Hunter (eye), and Keegan Murray (ankle). Notably, Sabonis, Lavine, Eubanks, and Hunter are out for the season, while Westbrook’s return timeline remains uncertain.
Upcoming Matches
The Kings are scheduled to face the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night, while the Hawks will host the Boston Celtics on Monday night.