Atlanta Hawks (33-31) beat Philadelphia 76ers (34-29) 125-116 at home on Saturday, March 7, after falling far behind. The Hawks were down 10 at one quarter break and still finished 9 ahead.
The game, quarter by quarter
The 76ers had the better start, winning the first 38-28 to lead by 10 after one. The Hawks cut into the deficit with a 38-35 second quarter, though the 76ers still led by 7 at halftime.
The Hawks won the third 31-21 to turn the game around, taking a 3-point lead into the fourth. The Hawks took the fourth 28-22; the Hawks finished the job for a 125-116 regulation win.
What flipped it
The Hawks made 24.1 free throws per 100 field-goal attempts, compared with 14 for the 76ers. The Hawks grabbed 31.6% of their own misses, while the 76ers recovered 27%. The points at the line gave them room for error elsewhere.
The 76ers did win one battle, ball security: TOV% of 18.5 against 20.4. The Hawks made up for it elsewhere.
At roughly 103 possessions per team, the Hawks produced 121.4 points per 100 possessions to 112.7 for the 76ers.
Who carried the comeback
Jalen Johnson was the game's biggest individual force for ATL: 35 pts, 10 reb, 7 ast on 12-19 shooting. His Game Score of 31.4 led everyone. His team was +12 with him on the floor.
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 31 pts, 2 reb, 5 ast, 4 stl on 12-22 shooting, good for a 22.3 Game Score.
Jalen Johnson (35 pts, 10 reb, 7 ast) recorded a double-double.
What it means
The result fit the pre-game Win Meter, which gave the Hawks about a 67% chance.
Across the last 6 meetings in our records, Atlanta Hawks lead 6-0.
The Hawks are now 33-31, and the 76ers are 34-29. The Hawks last five before this game: W-W-W-W-W.
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