A recap of the Hawks’ 103-100 win over the Magic on Sunday:
Noteworthy
* Jeff Teague’s lone assist – on Kyle Korver’s game-winning 3-pointer – moved him into a tie with Bob Pettit (2,350) for sixth on franchise all-time list.
* Mike Scott tied a season-high with 15 points, including three 3-pointers.
* The Hawks outrebounded the Magic 41-36.
* Each of the Hawks starters finished in the minus (combined minus-22) and each of the bench players finished in the plus (combined plus-37)
* The Hawks moved into sixth place in the crowded Eastern Conference, still three games behind the leading Cavaliers. The Magic fell into ninth place, four games out.
* Hawks finished with 20 turnovers.
* Point guards Teague and Dennis Schroder combined for four assists and 10 turnovers.
* The Magic were assessed three technical – one on Channing Frye, one on Scott Skiles and one for a defensive three-second violation.
* With a Sunday road game, the Hawks mismatched their uniforms and wore red jerseys and gray shorts for the second time this season.
Key stat
50-50
The Hawks shooting starts from the field (39 of 78) and from 3-point range (11 of 22).
Quote of the game
“It didn’t really feel that good. I’m glad it went in.” – Kyle Korver on game-winning 3-pointer
Report card
Offense: B
The Hawks were good for much of the night, scoring at least 25 points in every quarter. They shot 61 percent in the first quarter. Six players finished in double-figures, including all five starters. There were the 20 turnovers. The Hawks went 0 for 3 with five turnovers during Magic 16-0 third-quarter run.
Defense: C
The Hawks did hold the Magic to 13 second-quarter points. However, they also allowed 29 first- and 36 third-quarter points. The previously mentioned 16-0 run allowed the Magic to climb back in a game the Hawks had under control.
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