Hawks win third in row, defeat 76ers 132-123

The Atlanta Hawks continued their 6-game home stand tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers with major playoff implications on the line. Atlanta ultimately defeated Philadelphia 132-123 for its third consecutive win.

The Hawks started the game in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings as they are a game in a half in front of the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat.

The Hawks were without Trae Young (left calf contusion) and Caris LeVert (sprained left middle finger), however they did get Vit Krejci (lumbar fracture) back from injury as he has missed the last 10 games.

The Hawks dominated the game as they were in complete control almost the entire game. The 76ers struggled to find a rhythm…