A recap of the Hawks’ 97-96 loss to the Jazz Sunday.
Noteworthy
* Kent Bazemore suffered a right ankle sprain with 2:28 remaining and needed to be helped to the locker room. The severity of the sprain was not immediately known.
* Jeff Teague sat out with a left ankle sprain.
* Al Horford led the Hawks with six 3-point attempts.
* The Hawks are 4-3 at home this season.
* Paul Millsap had 28 points (10 of 18), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal. He had season-highs in points, field goals made and blocks. Millsap and Al Horfore have scored in double-figures in all 12 games this season.
* The Jazz snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Hawks, including four straight at Philips Arena.
* Kyle Korver did a Q&A and posed for pictures with 200 fans who donated socks to the Atlanta Mission following Sunday’s game.
Key stat
12-1
A fourth-quarter run of the Jazz than enabled them to take the lead for good as they were able to hold off a Hawks rally in the final minutes.
Quote of the game
“I got the look I wanted. It just didn’t go in man. I guess it wasn’t meant to be. We can’t put ourselves in that situation. When we do, just gotta knock that shot down.” – Paul Millsap missing last-second shot
Report card
Offense: C
The Hawks shot 48.7 percent from the field, which is not bad, but they went through lapses were they settled for too many jump shots. Three of their first four shots of the game were 3-pointers and all missed. The offensive ball movement is simply not where it was last season. Getting back to the crisp passing and cuts to the basket should be a priority.
Defense: C-minus
There have been defensive lapses this year – and they have proved costly. The Hawks allowed 27 first- and third-quarter points. Those issues have led to opponents getting leads the Hawks have not overcome. Much of the woes have to do with poor defensive rebounding. The Jazz had 10 offensive rebounds and 11 second-chance points. The Hawks allowed the Jazz a season-best 51.3 percent shooting night.
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