A recap of the Hawks’ 127-106 win over the 76ers on Wednesday:
Noteworthy
* Paul Millsap did not have a rebound for only the fourth time in his career. The last time it happened was March 3, 2008, his second season. It happened one other time that season and twice his rookie campaign.
* The Hawks set season-highs in points (127), field-goal percentage (.615) and field goals (48). They also set first-half highs in points (66) and field-goal percentage (.628). They had a second-half high in field-goal percentage (.600).
* The Hawks assisted on 32 of their 48 baskets.
* The 76ers had 24 turnovers that led to 30 Hawks points. The Hawks had only 12 turnovers.
* This marked the third game this season the Hawks led by 20-or-more points. They have won all three.
* Kyle Korver and Dennis Schroder were each a plus-25 to lead the Hawks.
* Hawks starters shot .625 (25 of 40).
* The Hawks have won 37 of their last 38 games at home when leading going into the fourth quarter, including 8-1 this season.
* Mike Scott played after missing the past four games, two of which he was inactive with a left knee contusion.
Key stat
1:01
Time remaining in the third quarter when the Hawks eclipsed the 100-point mark.
Quote of the game
“Yesterday’s practice was more like training camp. No, I’m joking. Yesterday’s practice was something that was needed. We touched every base – from screening to moving to everything. Sometimes, you need that. You get lackadaisical and you think you are doing the right thing but you’re not.” – Paul Millsap on Tuesday’s practice leading to Wednesday’s win
Report card
Offense: A
The Hawks scored a season best in points and field-goal percentage. They scored at least 32 points in the first three quarters before clearing the bench in the fourth. They shot 61.5 percent from the field and 47.6 percent from 3-point range. The 21 3-pointers were in the flow of the offense and not forced.
Defense: B
The Hawks were solid against a dismal 76ers team but there were a couple of lapses. They allowed 32 second-quarter and 30 fourth-quarter points. The 76ers shot 70.6 percent in the second quarter and outscored the Hawks 17-5 to end the period. The 76ers shot 52 percent from the field and 46.2 percent from 3-point range.
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