Hawks Crush Nets, Nets Tank for Lottery

The Atlanta Hawks secured a resounding victory over the Brooklyn Nets, 141-107, extending their winning streak to 18 out of 20 games. The Nets, who have been struggling all season, are focusing on tanking for a top lottery pick. The Hawks, who made significant roster changes mid-season, dominated from the start, leading by 25-8 early on. The Nets poor execution and early turnovers led to 20 fast-break points for the Hawks in the first half. Malachi Smith, off the bench, scored 15 points, tying a Nets rookie record. Nic Claxton led the Nets with 16 points despite injury concerns. Noah Clowney was ejected in the third quarter after a scuffle, shifting the focus to the G-League players. The Hawks shooters remained hot, making 20 of 40 three-point shots. Coach Jordi Fernández criticized the guards execution and hinted at Nolan Traorés struggles. The Nets will host the Wizards on Sunday at 3 p.m., likely resting their stars to secure a better lottery position. The Hawks continue their winning streak, while the Nets keep grinding through their challenging season. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/947feb83c00c5e5e