In defeating the Northwest Division leading Thunder, the Hawks earned what equates to perhaps the team’s most impressive victory of the season.
For Atlanta, a triumvirate of resolute All-Stars each poured in 20+ to improve the Hawks’ overall record to 12-8.
Paul Millsap, Al Horford and Jeff Teague combined for 72 points against the Thunder on Monday night.
However, for Atlanta, it may have been the starter who didn’t score a single point in Monday night’s contest that had the single biggest impact on the team’s win.
Atlanta came together as a collective unit to earn another early season signature victory against a respected Western Conference foe.