Hawks stumble in OT vs. Sixers, still No. 8 in East

The visiting Philadelphia 76ers, who opted to relaxation all 5 starters, acquired 24 factors apiece from Jalen McDaniels and Georges Niang and defeated the Atlanta Hawks 136-131 in additional time on Friday.

Niang, who matched his profession excessive for factors, scored eight factors within the remaining two minutes of additional time because the Sixers outscored the Hawks 17-12 within the further session. McDaniels, who fell two factors in need of his profession scoring excessive, added 11 rebounds to equal his season excessive.

Despite the loss, Atlanta secured the No. 8 spot within the Eastern Conference’s play-in event when the Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors. Atlanta (41-40) has a one-game lead over the Raptors (40-41) and owns the tiebreaker.

Philadelphia (53-28) already had locked up the No. 3 spot, and it now is aware of its first-round playoff opponent, the sixth-seeded Brooklyn Nets (45-36).

Atlanta led by seven factors with 1:50 remaining within the fourth quarter, however the Sixers tied the sport at 119-119 when Jaden Springer tipped in a missed shot with 25.9 seconds remaining. The Hawks took a shot-clock violation and by no means acquired off a go-ahead try, sending the sport to additional time.

The Sixers, who sat out Joel Embiid, James Harden, Tobias Harris, P.J. Tucker, Tyrese Maxey and De’Anthony Melton, ended Atlanta’s four-game profitable streak and received the season collection 3-1 over the Hawks.

Philadelphia additionally acquired 22 factors from Danuel House Jr., 19 factors from Springer and 15 factors and a career-high 16 assists from Shake Milton.

Atlanta was led by Trae Young with 27 factors and a career-high 20 assists. Dejounte Murray and John Collins each scored 19 factors, Saddiq Bey had 15 factors, De’Andre Hunter contributed 14, Clint Capela had 12 and Onyeka Okongwu completed with 10.

Philadelphia led by as many as eight within the first quarter, however Atlanta minimize the deficit to 32-31 on the interval’s finish.

The Hawks opened the second quarter on a 15-2 run and took a 46-34 benefit on the best way to having fun with a 63-53 lead at halftime. The Sixers minimize the hole to 2 factors, however Atlanta led 90-86 after three quarters.

Atlanta closes the common season on Sunday at Boston. Philadelphia finishes the season on Sunday at Brooklyn in a playoff preview.

–Field Level Media/Reuters