A brief recap of the Hawks’ 16th consecutive victory:
How the game was won: Paul Millsap scored 10 points in each half to lead, and the Hawks shot 56.2 percent (45-of-80) to offset some middling defense and a 37-29 rebounding deficit for their franchise-record 15th win in a calendar month.
Each starter scored in double figures, and Al Horford led the shooters by making all but one of his nine shots to score 19.
Turning point: With a 12-2 start to the second quarter, Atlanta seized what had been a one-point game and remained in control. The Hawks built the lead to 18 points in the period, led 61-47 at halftime and held firm as Minnesota pulled within eight points on several occasions later.
Number: 16. The Hawks’ franchise-record 16-game winning streak is the longest in Atlanta pro sports history. The Braves won 15 straight in 2000.
Next: The Hawks will play host to Brooklyn Wednesday night in the fifth game of a seven-game home stand.
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