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The Kings had DeMar DeRozan wanting to exact some revenge. That was explainable.
New Orleans was a bit tougher to swallow, especially since they entered the United Center an eight-win team.
But Atlanta?
And not the 20-19 version that was just coming off a win over the Phoenix Suns. This was the Hawks roster that was without the likes of Trae Young (illness), Jalen Johnson (shoulder), De’Andre Hunter (left foot), Larry Nance (right hand) and rookie Zaccharie Risacher (illness).