After putting together a furious comeback to tie the game, the Atlanta Hawks were unable to pull ahead for the victory late against the Milwaukee Bucks, notching their 40th loss of the season in the process. The Hawks trailed for a majority of the game before drawing even with 3:31 left in the fourth quarter, but it was all Milwaukee from there, as the hosts went on a 13-8 run to close the game.
Ultimately, it was Atlanta’s offense that let them down in this game, as they were unable to contend with the length and athleticism of the Bucks.