The Atlanta Hawks picked up their fifth win of the season in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon after defeating the Brooklyn Nets (114-102).
Luke was on 🔥🔥 last night, scoring 20 points off the bench!#TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/GUif7A2HZ0
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 3, 2017
The Hawks set the tone early and they seemed to play with a different edge Saturday at the Barclay’s center. The Hawks had five players score in double figures led by point Dennis Schroder who scored 24 points. Luke Babbitt was impressive scored 20 points off the bench. With both DeWayne Dedmon and John Collins out due to injury, Miles Plumlee and Ersan Ilyosova held down the paint. The Hawks two bigs combined for 15 points and 18 rebounds.
“We stayed aggressive defensively and came out with the win tonight.” – @fearthefro95#TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/VmrqSJIQu2
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 3, 2017
The Hawks guards all contributed in key ways. DeAndre Bembry continues to find his way in the rotation finishing with 12 points. Isaiah Taylor and Taurean Prince both scored 11 points.
For the Brooklyn Nets, Spencer Dinwiddie lead the way with 15 points. In his return to action, sharpshooter Allen Crabbe finished the night with 12 points. Nets star Sean Kilpatrick also finished the night with 12 points.
The Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks will meet each other again in a few days. The Hawks will host Brooklyn on Monday December 4th at Philips Arena. Stay tuned to HHS1987. Follow @eldorado2452 on Twitter and Instagram for all your sports news.
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