The Atlanta Hawks returned to game action following the All-Star break on Friday evening as the hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was obviously the first game under interim coach Joe Prunty following the dismissal of Nate McMillan from the head coach posting earlier in the week. The Hawks came out on fire in the first game under Prunty, winning 136-119.
A 49-point second quarter highlighted the evening for the Hawks, as Atlanta raced out to 81 points in the first half and a commanding 24-point lead heading into the break.
In 1H Hawks were
23/35 on 2s
7/12 on 3s
14/14 on FTs
17 assists
5 turnovers
40 points in the paint
14 fast break points— Glen Willis (@willis_glen) February 25, 2023Trae Young led the way with 18 points in the opening half, with Dejounte Murray adding 15 points and five assists.