Peachtree Hoops · Jan 18, 2022
Hawks triumph on MLK Day behind fourth quarter comeback
The Atlanta Hawks returned to winning ways as they snapped both a five game losing streak and a 10-game home losing streak that stretched back to November 22nd with a 121-114 victory over the defending champions, the Milwaukee Bucks, on MLK Day in Atlanta.
Trae Young led the Hawks — without Clint Capela and Bogdan Bogdanovic — with 30 points and 11 assists while De’Andre Hunter added 20 points for the hosts. For the Bucks — without Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez — Khris Middleton scored a game-high 34 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 27 points.