In a game full of ups and downs, but never feeling out of hand for the Hawks, Atlanta disposed of Denver 116-98. The Hawks dominated the Nuggets with a combination of defense, perimeter shooting and sheer experience as they answered every Denver run with a calm and measured response the way only the most veteran and united teams could.
THE RUNDOWN
First Quarter – Starters: Emmanuel Mudiay, Gary Harris, JaKarr Sampson, Darrell Arthur, Nikola Jokic
Stat of the quarter: 6-8 to 1-5 Atlanta advantage from three. Six Nuggets turnovers to three Hawks turnovers.