The Atlanta Hawks rolled into Brooklyn for Wednesday night’s contest against the Nets but were unable to emerge on top as the Nets triumphed 117-108.
De’Andre Hunter produced a season-high 26 points on 10-of-11 shooting while Trae Young added 21 points on 6-of-22 shooting from the field.
For the Nets, Kevin Durant led the way with 32 points while Joe Harris poured in 18 points. James Harden scored 16 points.
It’s no secret the Nets have championship aspirations — a favorite in the Eastern Conference — and they are a stacked team offensively. How the Hawks fared against them could serve as a good measure of Atlanta’s own aspirations and how their own goals for Eastern Conference glory looked.