Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks
· National Basketball AssociationRisacher scores 36, Daniels sets Hawks' steals record in 145-124 victory over the Bucks
Trae Young had 19 points and 19 assists, and Georges Niang finished with 17 points for the Hawks, who snapped a two-game skid.
Atlanta turned around the game after Milwaukee's blistering start and gained control in the third quarter, outscoring the Bucks 36-17 for a 118-92 lead entering the final period.
Milwaukee closed within 133-121 on two free throws by Kevin Porter Jr. with 4:40 remaining. Risacher hit three free throws to put the Hawks up 142-123 with just over 2 ½ minutes left.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points, Porter scored 28 and Kyle Kuzma had 25 for the Bucks, who have lost four straight.
Milwaukee made 17 of 20 shots (85%) in the opening quarter, including 5 of 7 beyond the arc. Kuzma was 6 for 6, making both 3-pointers, for 14 points.
The Hawks then went ahead 82-75 at the break, their highest-scoring first half of the season. The Bucks shot 69% and Atlanta 57.1%, but the Hawks turned eight turnovers into 16 points.
Bucks: Since March 5, when the Bucks were a season-best 11 games over .500, they have gone 4-9.
Regular Season Series
ATL wins series 3-2
Recent Plays
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End of Game | 145 - 124 |
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End of the 4th Quarter | 145 - 124 |
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Mouhamed Gueye defensive rebound | 145 - 124 |
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Tyler Smith misses 22-foot three point jumper | 145 - 124 |
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shot clock turnover | 145 - 124 |
Statistics
ATL |
MIL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 50-94 | FG | 39-82 |
| 53 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 17-48 | 3PT | 12-35 |
| 35 | Three Point % | 34 |
| 28-35 | FT | 34-43 |
| 80 | Free Throw % | 79 |
| 46 | Rebounds | 36 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 6 |
| 31 | Defensive Rebounds | 30 |
| 36 | Assists | 21 |
| 10 | Steals | 5 |
| 2 | Blocks | 2 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 9 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 3 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 3 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 11 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 28 |
| 22 | Fast Break Points | 4 |
| 62 | Points in Paint | 46 |
| 29 | Fouls | 24 |
| 27 | Largest Lead | 9 |
Milwaukee Bucks Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Trent Jr., G | Day-To-Day | Dec 23 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo, F | Out | Dec 20 |
| Taurean Prince, F | Out | Nov 13 |
Atlanta Hawks Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Mouhamed Gueye, F | Day-To-Day | Dec 23 |
| Dyson Daniels, G | Day-To-Day | Dec 23 |
| N'Faly Dante, C | Out | Dec 23 |
| Eli John Ndiaye, C | Out | Dec 21 |
| Kristaps Porzingis, C | Out | Dec 14 |
Game Information
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Attendance: 17,341 · Capacity:
2025-26 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Orlando |
17 | 13 | .567 | - | W1 |
Miami |
15 | 15 | .500 | 2 | L3 |
Atlanta |
15 | 16 | .484 | 2.5 | L4 |
Charlotte |
10 | 20 | .333 | 7 | W1 |
Washington |
5 | 23 | .179 | 11 | L2 |
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