Photos: Hawks' six-game win streak ends in rout by Nuggets

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Photos: Hawks' six-game win streak ends in rout by Nuggets

The Hawks lost to the Nuggets, 141-111, on Sunday to snap a six-game win streak.

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) goes up for a layup while guarded by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) attempts a layup and is fouled by Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) dribbles the ball while guarded by Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) dribbles the ball while guarded by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci attempts a 3-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, center, looks for an open teammate while guarded by Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) drives the lane during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher goes up for a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu, right, goes up for a layup while guarded by Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives the baseline while guarded by Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Garrison Mathews (24) shoots a 3-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) goes up for a layup while guarded by Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu, right, posts up on defense against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) backs up on defense as he guarded Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) slam dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) dribbles the ball down court after retrieving a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela, right, has the ball stripped by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

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Credit: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) goes up for a layup while guarded by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

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