The Atlanta Hawks (26 - 8) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (23 - 12) 107 - 98 on Monday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. After going into the half down two points, the Hawks were able to have a very strong second half, out - scoring the Clippers 63 - 52, therefore allowing them the nine - point victory. The win marks the fifth straight for Atlanta. While both teams shot similar percentages from the field, the biggest difference may have came in the turnover category, as the Hawks forced the Clippers into 21, while only committing 12 of their own. The Hawks were led by the duo of Paul Millsap and Jeff Teague. Millsap finished with a team - high of 23 points (8 - 16 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 6 - 7 FT), while also adding eight rebounds. He's now combined for 50 points over his last two games, so he continues to ride the hot hand. Teague on the other hand went 6 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 20 points, while also adding nine assists and four steals. Like Millsap, he's also had a hot hand of late and is averaging 23 points over his last five games. The four steals marked a season - high for him as well. Al Horford had a strong showing, posting 16 points (7 - 15 FG, 2 - 2 FT) and five rebounds, while DeMarre Carroll got hot from the field and finished with an efficient 17 points (6 - 8 FG, 3 - 4 3Pt, 2 - 6 FT). The Clippers were led by an impressive performance from Blake Griffin, who neared a triple - double with 26 points (6 - 17 FG), 10 rebounds and six assists. He forced his way to the free throw line 18 times, and converted on 14 - of - 18. He's now averaging 22 points and 8 rebounds on the season. DeAndre Jordan was able to to notch a double - double and went a perfect 7 - of - 7 from the field to score 15 points and grab 16 rebounds. It was his thirteenth game in a row with 10 or more rebounds. Chris Paul had a double - double of his own, as he recorded 10 points (4 - 9 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and 10 assists. It was his second double - double in a row, despite not coming near is season scoring average. J.J. Reddick was another top scorer, as he had 14 points (5 - 9 FG, 1 - 4 3Pt, 3 - 3 FT) in 35 minutes. While their scoring was spread even throughout the team, they did n't play enough defense in order to get the victory. The Hawks' next game will be at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, while the Clippers will play the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
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