Photos: Hawks fall short in shootout vs. Clippers at State Farm Arena

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Photos: Hawks fall short in shootout vs. Clippers at State Farm Arena

Winning streak came to an end Monday as Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and company provided the opposition.

Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) focuses on defense against Norman Powell of the Clippers during Monday's game at State Farm Arena. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 27 points, but the Clippers prevailed in the 149-144 shootout victory. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Dejounte Murray had another big scoring night for the Hawks Monday against the Clippers, but it wasn't enough as Kawhi Leonard (2) scored 36 in the 149-144 win over the home team at State Farm Arena.

Trae Young reacts to a call during Monday's game against the Clippers.

Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando (24) goes up to block the shot on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) gets the rebound on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Hawks coach Quin Snyder directs his team during a sequence in Monday's home game against the Clippers.

Dejounte Murray shoots from long range during Monday's game against the Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard scores against the defense of Hawks guard Dejounte Murray during Monday's game.

Hawks forward Saddiq Bey defends Paul George of the Clippers during Monday's game.

Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando (24) goes up for a dunk on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando (24) wins the jump ball on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives the lane on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) is cornered looking for an open teammate on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) passes the ball and keeps it inbounds on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) is found while shooting from the field on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) passes the ball on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) runs after the ball on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) goes up for a layup on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) goes up for a layup on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Credit: Jason Allen

Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) focuses on defense against Norman Powell of the Clippers during Monday's game at State Farm Arena. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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