NBA: Hawks get past Warriors, earn split of season series
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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-115, with Trae Young leading the charge with 25 points and his 41st double-double of the season. The Hawks shot 65.4% in the first quarter, building a significant lead. The Warriors played without Stephen Curry, who was sidelined with a pelvic contusion. The win allowed Atlanta to split the season series with Golden State and maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Key Points
Trae Young scored 25 points and recorded his 41st double-double of the season.
The Hawks won 124-115 against the Warriors.
Stephen Curry was absent due to a left pelvic contusion.
Georges Niang and Onyeka Okongwu contributed significantly off the bench for Atlanta.
The win split the season series between Atlanta and Golden State.
Atlanta maintains a 1.5 game lead over Orlando for the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference.
Golden State's two-game winning streak ended, maintaining a half-game lead over the L.A. Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves for the No. 6 spot in the Western Conference.
Clint Capela of the Hawks will miss 3-4 weeks due to ligament damage in his left hand.