In a decisive matchup on Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors triumphed over the Atlanta Hawks with a score of 120-97. Andrew Wiggins stood out with 27 points, while Stephen Curry contributed 23 points along with eight assists, helping lead the Warriors to victory.
Trayce Jackson-Davis played a solid game for Golden State, finishing with 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Off the bench, Buddy Hield added another 11 points, bolstering the team’s offensive efforts.
On the Hawks’ side, Jalen Johnson emerged as the leading scorer with 15 points and gathered 14 rebounds. Trae Young also recorded a double-double, ending with 12 points alongside 11 assists to facilitate his team’s plays.
Draymond Green had a quieter night than usual, failing to make any 3-pointers after successfully hitting multiple shots from beyond the arc in the previous five games. He managed to put up nine points, while also contributing nine assists and seven rebounds. Both Green and Wiggins were effective defensively, each registering two blocked shots.
Several takeaways emerged from the game: the Hawks have struggled to secure a win on the Warriors’ home ground since they last did so on March 26, 2021, when they claimed a 124-108 victory. Furthermore, the Warriors had Lindy Waters III step up, scoring 10 points in place of De’Anthony Melton, who is set for season-ending surgery due to a partially torn ACL in his left knee.
In terms of pivotal moments, a significant play occurred when Jonathan Kuminga intercepted a pass from Bogdan Bogdanovic with 4:36 remaining in the first quarter. He dished the ball to Hield, who slammed it home for a transition dunk. Just moments later, Kuminga assisted a 3-pointer from Hield that pushed the Warriors to a 29-17 lead, prompting the Hawks to call for a timeout. Golden State dominated the first quarter, leading 41-22 by its conclusion.
Statistically, the Hawks’ struggles were apparent, particularly with 11 turnovers in the first half, which resulted in 15 points for the Warriors. Wiggins capped off the half with a layup just before the buzzer, giving Golden State a commanding 67-42 lead at halftime.
Looking ahead, the Hawks will conclude their four-game road trip on Friday night in Chicago, while the Warriors will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans on the same day.