The Atlanta Hawks (42 - 30) demolished the Washington Wizards (35 - 35) 122 - 101 on Wednesday in Washington D.C. Sixth man Dennis Schroder was a difference - maker for the Hawks, leading the team with 23 points off the bench. Schroder also dished out eight assists in what was an impressive showing all - around for the young guard. All-Star big man Paul Millsap was also able to stuff the stat sheet, scoring 17 points while pulling nine rebounds, dishing six assists, and grabbing three steals. The Hawks ran away with the game in the fourth quarter, expanding upon their lead with a 41 - 26 rout of the home team. The win leaves Atlanta in a three - way tie with Miami and Boston for the third seed in the Eastern Conference. For the Wizards, meanwhile, playoff hopes are starting to fade as the team remains 3 games away from eighth in the conference. The crushing loss came at the worst possible time for the team who is fighting to extend its season into late May. Turnovers were a major issue for the Wizards on Wednesday, as the team coughed up the ball 18 times in total. Sub-par perimeter defense also played a major role in the defeat, as the Hawks were able to drain 17 three - pointers on the night. All-Star John Wall, meanwhile, was one of the main issues in what was a poor shooting night for the team. Wall was just 6 - for - 17 from the field. Both teams will have home games on Friday, with the Wizards hosting the Timberwolves and the Hawks hosting the Bucks.
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