MILWAUKEE — The Atlanta Hawks triumphed over the Milwaukee Bucks with a score of 119-104 on Wednesday night, putting an end to Milwaukee’s impressive seven-game winning streak. Jalen Johnson delivered a stellar performance, contributing 23 points along with 13 rebounds.

In a collective effort, De’Andre Hunter added 20 points, while Trae Young and Bogdan Bogdanovic chipped in with 17 and 15 points, respectively. Onyeka Okongwu scored 13 points, and Zaccharie Risacher contributed 12 points to help the Hawks extend their winning streak to five games. Clint Capela was a force on the boards, totaling 17 rebounds.

For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo was the standout player, finishing the night with 30 points and 10 rebounds. Damian Lillard supported with 25 points, and Gary Trent Jr. came off the bench to add 11 points. Taurean Prince, the NBA’s leading shooter from beyond the arc, had a strong start with seven points in the first quarter but was limited to a total of 10 points as he struggled to find his rhythm later in the game.

The victory improved the Hawks’ record to 12-11, while the Bucks fell to 11-10, keeping both teams closely contesting for the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference.

Key Observations:
The Hawks showcased their dominance by building a significant 20-point lead and managed to fend off the Bucks’ attempts to rally during the second half. They dominated fast-break points with a 30-12 edge, outrebounded Milwaukee 55-40, and had a remarkable 64-34 advantage in points scored in the paint. Additionally, they were efficient at the free-throw line, converting 20 of 22 attempts.

In contrast, the Bucks appeared sluggish after their recent victory over the Detroit Pistons, shooting only 42% from the field and making 33% of their three-point attempts. This loss snapped their earlier momentum, as they had won nine out of their last ten games.

A pivotal moment in the game occurred when the Bucks took an early ten-point lead, but the Hawks responded with a strong 23-10 run to close out the first quarter, taking a 38-35 lead. This momentum carried into the second quarter, as Atlanta built a 13-point lead at one point and maintained it for the remainder of the game.

Statistically, Atlanta’s bench outperformed Milwaukee’s, scoring 50 points to the Bucks’ 31 and featured three players in double digits, with Hunter leading the charge.

Looking ahead, the Hawks will take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, while the Bucks will face the Boston Celtics on the same day.