Atlanta Hawks at Sacramento Kings
· National Basketball AssociationHunter scores 24 points, Daniels has game-winning block as Hawks beat Kings 109-108
Daniels' clutch defensive play on Kings star De'Aaron Fox finished off a late back-and-forth affair. Trae Young had 19 assists for Atlanta. Clint Capela, who had 14 points and 14 rebounds, scored the final three points for the Hawks to put them up 109-106 with under two minutes to play.
Keon Ellis had a career high 33 points, including nine 3-pointers, to lead Sacramento. The Kings were without Domantas Sabonis (back), DeMar DeRozan (back) and Malik Monk (right ankle sprain).
Sacramento led 66-64 at halftime, after falling behind 22-6 to start the game.
Kings: Ellis, who entered the game averaging 5.3 points per game this season, made his first six 3s in the first half and became the fifth player in franchise history to make nine 3-pointers in a game.
Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 | ![]() |
End of Game | 109 - 108 |
| 4th 0.0 | ![]() |
End of the 4th Quarter | 109 - 108 |
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Dyson Daniels defensive rebound | 109 - 108 |
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Dyson Daniels blocks De'Aaron Fox 's 14-foot two point shot | 109 - 108 |
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Jordan McLaughlin defensive rebound | 109 - 108 |
Statistics
ATL |
SAC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 39-83 | FG | 37-85 |
| 47 | Field Goal % | 44 |
| 16-38 | 3PT | 20-46 |
| 42 | Three Point % | 43 |
| 15-18 | FT | 14-19 |
| 83 | Free Throw % | 74 |
| 37 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 6 | Offensive Rebounds | 9 |
| 31 | Defensive Rebounds | 36 |
| 34 | Assists | 24 |
| 7 | Steals | 9 |
| 7 | Blocks | 4 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 17 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 16 |
| 18 | Fast Break Points | 7 |
| 44 | Points in Paint | 32 |
| 19 | Fouls | 20 |
| 16 | Largest Lead | 11 |
Sacramento Kings Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis, F | Out | Dec 19 |
| Zach LaVine, G | Out | Dec 16 |
| Drew Eubanks, F | Out | Dec 13 |
Atlanta Hawks Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Eli John Ndiaye, C | Out | Dec 21 |
| N'Faly Dante, C | Out | Dec 20 |
| Kristaps Porzingis, C | Out | Dec 14 |
Game Information
Location: Sacramento, CA
Attendance: 16,333 · Capacity:
2025-26 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Orlando |
16 | 12 | .571 | - | W1 |
Miami |
15 | 14 | .517 | 1.5 | L2 |
Atlanta |
15 | 15 | .500 | 2 | L3 |
Charlotte |
9 | 19 | .321 | 7 | L1 |
Washington |
5 | 22 | .185 | 10.5 | L1 |
2025-26 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Lakers |
19 | 8 | .704 | - | L1 |
Phoenix |
15 | 13 | .536 | 4.5 | L1 |
Golden State |
14 | 15 | .483 | 6 | W1 |
LA Clippers |
7 | 21 | .250 | 12.5 | W1 |
Sacramento |
7 | 22 | .241 | 13 | W1 |
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