Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks — 113:131, NBA

The Atlanta Hawks pulled away for a 131-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, using a high-volume, high-efficiency night from three-point range to create separation. Atlanta finished with 20 made threes on 45 attempts, a major edge over Milwaukee’s 13-for-39 from deep, and paired that shooting with crisp ball movement (33 assists) to keep the Bucks’ defense in rotation. Milwaukee stayed competitive behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, who led the Bucks with 24 points, but Atlanta consistently answered runs with perimeter shot-making and quick decisions. The Hawks’ offense spread production across multiple contributors, preventing Milwaukee from loading up on any single option and allowing Atlanta to maintain control as the game progressed. Nickeil Alexander-Walker paced Atlanta with 23 points, while Onyeka Okongwu added 21 and Jalen Johnson chipped in 20, giving the Hawks steady scoring across the lineup. C.J. McCollum contributed 18 points as Atlanta’s balanced attack complemented its three-point barrage. On the glass, the teams were nearly even (Milwaukee 41 rebounds, Atlanta 40), but Atlanta’s advantage in assists and three-point output proved decisive. Going forward, the Hawks can point to this game as a blueprint: spacing, unselfish play, and multiple scoring threats supporting a heavy three-point diet. For the Bucks, the result underscores the importance of limiting opponent three-point volume and improving defensive connectivity against teams that move the ball well, especially when their own perimeter shooting doesn’t keep pace.