The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Phoenix Suns, 95 - 91, at Philips Arena on Tuesday. Atlanta were expected to win this game easily, but Phoenix gave them a run for their money. While there were only two ties and two lead changes, neither team led by more than nine points for the entirety of the second half. Phoenix were stifled by Atlanta's defense, as they shot 37 percent from the field, 23 percent from three - point range and 58 percent from the free - throw line. The Hawks took care of the defensive rebounding too, winning that battle, 42 - 34. The Suns (22 - 53) had to play this game without Devin Booker and Eric Bledsoe, as they did n't have enough in the arsenal to pull out the upset win. T.J. Warren led the way for Phoenix, as he tallied 24 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. Tyler Ulis finished second on the team, accruing 15 points, six rebounds and 10 assists. Alex Len totaled 12 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Jared Dudley played well off the bench, providing six points, eight rebounds and seven assists. On deck for Phoenix is a home matchup versus the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. The Hawks (38 - 36) had lost seven - straight headed into this game, so to say this win was needed would be a drastic understatement. Dennis Schroder was the player of the game, as he collected 27 points, six rebounds and nine assists. Ersan Ilyasova finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Dwight Howard recorded a double - double, amassing 15 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and four blocks. Taurean Prince got another start and accrued 15 points, six rebounds and two blocks. The Hawks will look to build off this win on Wednesday in a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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