Hawks run over Bucks to move above .500

The Atlanta Hawks notched their fifth successive victory, the latest coming in an impressive road win against the Milwaukee Bucks — winners of seven straight games prior to last night — on Wednesday night, 119-104.

Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 23 points and 13 rebounds with De’Andre Hunter adding another 20 points off the bench. For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points, and Damian Lillard contributed 25 points to the Milwaukee cause.

For the game itself: Hawks create separation in third quarter

Not the for the first time this season, the Hawks began the opening phase of this game on the back foot, with the Bucks taking a 16-6 lead behind a strong opening from Taurean Prince.…