Spurs Rally To Defeat Hawks
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 126-118, at AT and T Center on Sunday afternoon.

The Spurs (19-52) bounced back from back-to-back overtime losses to defeat the Hawks (35-36) in front of their fans in Dejounte Murray’s return to San Antonio for the first time since he was traded to Atlanta. The Hawks got a better start and jumped to a 40-34 lead in the first quarter. Atlanta didn’t step off the gas and took complete control of the contest with a 43-27 score in the second quarter. However, the Spurs responded with a dominant second half. They won the third quarter by a 39-20 score, making it a three-point game with only 12 minutes left. San Antonio completed the comeback with a 26-15 score in the fourth quarter to escape with the victory. The Spurs moved to 13-25 at home with the win, while the Hawks fell to 16-21 on the road.

Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell led the way for the Spurs with 29 points each. Johnson also added 12 rebounds and five assists, while Vassell posted two rebounds, three assists and three steals. Tre Jones finished with 11 points and six assists. Zach Collins notched 19 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks. Julian Champagnie delivered 11 points and three rebounds off the bench.

Dejounte Murray led the way for the Hawks with 22 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Trae Young had nine points and only made four of his 15 field goals. Clint Capela recorded 15 points and 12 rebounds. John Collins delivered 14 points and six rebounds. Deandre Hunter chipped in with 12 points and five boards. Onyeka Okongwu had 17 points and seven rebounds off the bench. AJ Griffin had 15 points and seven boards off the bench as well.
Posted on: 3/19/2023 4:55 PM
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