Hawks' Epic Comeback: 5-Game Lead in Play-In Race

0:00From NBA coverage, this is your March 5th update, and Lana pulled off a huge comeback against the Milwaukee Bucks last night. They trail by as many as 16 points in the first half, but took control in one by 18. This victory moves the Hawks five games ahead of the Bucks in the Eastern Conference play and race. The offense clicked all game long, hitting 54% from the field, and 44% from three-point range. On Yekko O'Kongwu, Jalen Johnson, and Nichol Alexander Walker, each scored more than 20 points, helping Atlanta post a strong 132. Offensive rating, fans are buzzing about how this win boosts the Hawks' playoff hopes. Beating the Bucks again next weekend would clinch the tiebreaker and put even more space between the teams and the standings. Standout performances came from the bench too. Corey Kisper dished out seven assists to go with his seven points and a plus-21 plus-minus. Zachary Risaker added 12 points on four May 3s while Muhammad Guy chipped in eight points in five rebounds. Still, there were rough spots like 11 turnovers and a brutal first quarter

1:05where Milwaukee scored 38 points on hot shooting. Gave Vincent struggled in limited minutes, but Coach Quinn Snyder pulled him early. Overall, it's a big step forward for Atlanta heading into the weekend rematch. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-L-I, solypillo.com, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillo.com, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillo.com.