Jan. 1, 2017: Five things learned about the Hawks

1. Mike Scott was assigned to the NBA Development League for the third time this season.

2. Rookie Taurean Prince and Scott are scheduled to play for the Long Island Nets on Monday afternoon.

3. Ryan Kelly rejoined the team after missing two games for the birth of his daughter last week.

4. The Hawks have lost 11 straight to the Spurs and Mike Budenholzer is 0-6 since leaving the organization. "I would love to beat them as would a lot of teams in the NBA," Budenholzer said. "They are one of the best teams in the league. You are always up for those challenges."

5. Over the past two games, Hawks opponents (Knicks and Pistons) have shot .276 from 3-point range. The Spurs enter Sunday's game leading the NBA with a .410 percentage.

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