The Atlanta Hawks managed to bounce back from their previous loss by defeating the Sacramento Kings, despite missing Jalen Johnson. The Kings were also shorthanded, missing key players like DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis.
De'Andre Hunter shone for the Hawks, scoring 24 points and maintaining an undefeated record when he plays. Keon Ellis had a standout performance for the Kings with 33 points. Dyson Daniels made a crucial steal to secure the win, while Trae Young excelled as a facilitator with 19 assists.
Although Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kobe Bufkin struggled in their returns, Zaccharie Risacher contributed positively. The Hawks' defense was instrumental in the fourth quarter, limiting the Kings to just 15 points.
