The Atlanta Hawks have already set the franchise record for consecutive wins, but they keep proving that they are the hottest team in the league. They did so once against Friday night, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 105-99, for their 18th straight win.
After 4 ties in the 4th quarter, Al Horford hit the go-ahead shot midway through to give Atlanta the lead for good. Horford finished with 17 points, helping the Hawks overcome 37 points from LaMarcus Aldridge.
Atlanta played this game short-handed, as DeMarre Carroll missed the game with an Achilles strain. His replacement, Thabo Sefolosha, left the game after only 2 minutes with a right calf strain. This called for Kent Bazemore to come off the bench and score 12 points, with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and a block. He was the surprise contributor off the bench, playing nearly 40 minutes.
Mike Scott added 11 points for the Hawks off the bench.
The Blazers have now lost 4 of their last 5, but led at the end of each of the first 3 quarters. The Hawks took over in the final quarter, outscoring Portland 36-25.
Atlanta has not lost since December 26th against the Milwaukee Bucks, meaning they are undefeated in the year 2015. They had 6 players in double figures, led by Paul Millsap with 21.
Following a Golden State Warriors loss to the Utah Jazz, Atlanta now hold the NBA's best record at 39-8. They will put their win streak on the line tonight when they host the Philadelphia 76ers. The Trail Blazers fell to 32-15 and will visit the Milwaukee Bucks tonight.
After 4 ties in the 4th quarter, Al Horford hit the go-ahead shot midway through to give Atlanta the lead for good. Horford finished with 17 points, helping the Hawks overcome 37 points from LaMarcus Aldridge.
Atlanta played this game short-handed, as DeMarre Carroll missed the game with an Achilles strain. His replacement, Thabo Sefolosha, left the game after only 2 minutes with a right calf strain. This called for Kent Bazemore to come off the bench and score 12 points, with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and a block. He was the surprise contributor off the bench, playing nearly 40 minutes.
Mike Scott added 11 points for the Hawks off the bench.
The Blazers have now lost 4 of their last 5, but led at the end of each of the first 3 quarters. The Hawks took over in the final quarter, outscoring Portland 36-25.
Atlanta has not lost since December 26th against the Milwaukee Bucks, meaning they are undefeated in the year 2015. They had 6 players in double figures, led by Paul Millsap with 21.
Following a Golden State Warriors loss to the Utah Jazz, Atlanta now hold the NBA's best record at 39-8. They will put their win streak on the line tonight when they host the Philadelphia 76ers. The Trail Blazers fell to 32-15 and will visit the Milwaukee Bucks tonight.
