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Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks

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36-38, 17-21 Away
Final
145 - 124

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Risacher scores 36, Daniels sets Hawks' steals record in 145-124 victory over the Bucks

Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Game Highlights

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.

Takeaways Hawks: Daniels increased his NBA-leading total to 213 steals and passed Mookie Blaylock, who had 212 three times with the Hawks.

Bucks: Since March 5, when the Bucks were a season-best 11 games over .500, they have gone 4-9.

Key moment The Hawks opened the third quarter with a 17-6 run to extend their lead to 99-81.

Key stat Risacher and Daniels were a combined 22 of 36 from the field.

Up next The Hawks host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, and the Bucks host the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.

Regular Season Series

ATL wins series 3-2

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 145 - 124
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 145 - 124
4th 0.1 Mouhamed Gueye defensive rebound 145 - 124
4th 1.1 Tyler Smith misses 22-foot three point jumper 145 - 124
4th 6.1 shot clock turnover 145 - 124

Statistics

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/atl.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originATL https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/mil.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originMIL
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 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 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

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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

2025-26 Central Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Detroit 24 6 .800 - W3
Cleveland 17 14 .548 7.5 W2
Chicago 14 15 .483 9.5 W4
Milwaukee 12 18 .400 12 W1
Indiana 6 24 .200 18 L6
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