Inside the box score and more of the Hawks’ 104-72 victory over the 76ers Saturday at Wells Fargo Center:
Key players
* Paul Millsap again led the Hawks in scoring with 17 points. In two games, he is averaging 22.5 points and 5.5 rebounds.
* Kyle Korver helped the Hawks get off to a double-digit first half lead with 15 points in through two quarters. He was 3 of 4 from 3-point range. He is 4 of 7 from long range on the season.
* Mike Muscala played a big role off the bench with 14 points of 7 of 8 shooting. He is averaging 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds through two games.
Key stat
The Hawks forced the 76ers into 20 turnovers including four each by Sergio Rodriguez and Robert Covington and three by Joel Embiid – all starters.
Noteworthy
* The Hawks played all 15 players and each one scored at least two points and all but one had at least one rebound. Signs of balanced scoring and a blowout.
* Dennis Schroder had a career-high 11 assists.
* The Hawks held a 47-39 rebound advantage.
* The teams combined to go 10 of 38 from 3-point range.
* The Hawks held the 76ers under 20 point in each of the final three quarters.
Quotable
“You talk about an early game and you have to get ready and get your body going. The early games are pretty tough to get revved up. We came out flat.” – Kyle Korver on Hawks’ slow start
Next
The Hawks host the Kings on Monday at 7:30 p.m.
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