ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 120-106 on Wednesday night, their third consecutive victory and eighth straight defeat behind 30 points and seven assists from Dejounte Murray.The Hawks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 106-102 on March 13 and maintained their 10th-place standing in the Eastern Conference thanks to a season-high 21 points and five 3-pointers from Garrison Mathews. Matthews scored 41 points to lead the Atlanta backups.
Clint Capela finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 16 points and five assists.Quin Snyder, the Hawks’ coach, remarked, “(Murray’s) efficiency tonight was just terrific.” He chose his locations. He positioned others. He truly established the mood for us.Murray’s back pain was troubling him prior to the
Portland was led by Dalano Banton, who scored a career-high 31 points off the bench. In addition, he had five rebounds and nine assists. Scoot Henderson contributed 15 points and six assists, while Toumani Camara scored 17 points.
As a result of injuries to players on the roster, the Trail Blazers started five rookies for the third straight game: Deandre Ayton, Jerami Grant, Matisse Thybulle, Malcom Brogdon, and Anfernee Simons.The Blazers made 14 of their 31 3-point attempts, but they also had 18 turnovers.The Hawks were also without several starters, as starting players Saddiq Bey and Jalen Johnson were out and star Trae Young was recuperating from a finger injury.
