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Atlanta (45–33) continues to build late-season momentum with elite offensive efficiency and depth-driven scoring. Daniels’ role remains clearly defined: defensive disruptor, secondary playmaker, and transition catalyst.

Brooklyn (18–59) stays in development mode, with flashes from younger pieces but no sustained defensive resistance across four quarters.

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NBA Scores: Atlanta Hawks 141 def. Brooklyn Nets 107 (Final)‍

Brooklyn – Barclays Center
Halftime: Atlanta 71–55 Brooklyn

Game Snapshot

Quarter Scores: 35–25, 36–30, 27–30, 43–22
Largest Lead: Atlanta +37
Game Flow: Atlanta controlled tempo early, broke the game open late with a 43-point fourth quarter.

Aussies Impact — Dyson Daniels & Jock Landale

Dyson Daniels (Atlanta) delivered a complete two-way performance as the Hawks’ connector piece in a high-efficiency offensive system.

• 29 MIN – 11 PTS – 5-8 FG – 1-2 3PT – 4 REB – 6 AST – 5 STL – +29

Daniels was disruptive defensively (five steals), clean in decision-making (two turnovers), and consistently advanced possessions with pace and ball movement. His +29 reflected lineup control.

Jock Landale (Atlanta) was part of a dominant interior rotation that overwhelmed Brooklyn’s frontcourt. While not listed in the primary stat block above, Atlanta’s +8 rebound margin and 57% shooting underline the impact of their bigs controlling paint touches and finishing efficiency.

Atlanta Control the Game

Atlanta shot 57% from the field and 50% from three (20–40), producing one of their most efficient offensive outputs of the season.

• CJ McCollum – 25 points, 7 assists, 4-7 3PT
• Jalen Johnson – 18 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker – 21 points, 4-9 3PT
• Onyeka Okongwu – 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks

The Hawks generated 37 assists on 51 made field goals, highlighting ball movement and spacing as the defining factors.

Brooklyn Struggle to Match

Brooklyn shot 49% from the field but just 23 assists and 18 turnovers, unable to keep pace with Atlanta’s offensive volume and transition pressure.

• Nic Claxton – 16 points, 5 rebounds
• Nolan Traore – 13 points, 4 assists, 3 steals
• Malachi Smith – 15 points, 4-5 3PT (bench spark)

The Nets were outscored 43–22 in the fourth, where the game fully broke open.

By the Numbers

Atlanta Hawks
FG: 51-90 (57%) │ 3PT: 20-40 (50%) │ FT: 19-24 (79%)
Rebounds: 41 │ Assists: 37 │ Turnovers: 13

Brooklyn Nets
FG: 39-79 (49%) │ 3PT: 12-28 (43%) │ FT: 17-20 (85%)
Rebounds: 33 │ Assists: 23 │ Turnovers: 18