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Hawks throw away 24-point lead, capitulate in loss to San Antonio

The Atlanta Hawks suffered a horrendous defeat at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday afternoon, falling 126-118 at AT&T Center.

On his return to San Antonio, Dejounte Murray led all Hawks scorers with 22 points, with Onyeka Okongwu adding 17 points off the bench. For the Spurs, Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell both scored 29 points, with Zach Collins adding 19 points.

It was a game that was going very well for the Atlanta Hawks, who scored at absolutely free will in the first half of this game, scoring a season-high 81 points and held a commanding 22 point lead at halftime against the 18-52 Spurs.