Sacramento was once again let down by their “others”, as Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins carried the load with 36 combined points. In fact, none of the three other starters have scored in double figures for the fourth - straight game. This particular matchup was full of swings in the second half, as the Kings outscored the Hawks 37 - 26 in the third, with Atlanta countering with a 27 - 14 fourth quarter of their own. Despite both teams failing to crack 70 percent from the free - throw line, the 16 more makes and 18 more attempts played a huge factor in the Hawks' win. Dwight Howard's 8 - for - 20 from the line was a major part of that, as the Kings were not allowing him to finish at the basket. Another key for Atlanta was offensive rebounding, as they snatched down 17 boards while holding Sacramento to just six of its own. The Hawks have feasted in the fourth quarter this season, outscoring their opponents by a combined total of 90 to 47.
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