During Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets, a 3-pointer by Atlanta Hawks guard Marco Belinelli gave the Hawks a 100-99 lead.

The Hawks climbed their way back from a 16-point deficit in the third quarter to take the lead for the first time since the first quarter.

Belinelli finished Sunday with 19 points, two rebounds and three assists.

The Hawks went on to lose to the Nets, 116-104.

The Hawks travel to play the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena on Monday at 7:30 p.m.

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